Explanations for resistance to social influence

Question 1

What are the two explanations for resistance social influence?

Answer 1

Locus of Control
Social support

Question 2

What is Locus of Control?

Answer 2

The extent in which a person believes they’re in control of their own lives.

Question 3

What are the two types of locus of control

Answer 3

Internal
External

Question 4

What is external locus of control (externality)

Answer 4

Individuals who tend to believe that their behavior and experiences are caused by events outside of their control.

Question 5

What is internal locus of control (internality)

Answer 5

Individuals that tend to believe that they are responsible for their behaviour and experience rather than external factors.

Question 6

Define social support.

Answer 6

The perception that an individual has assistance available from other people and that they are part of a supportive network.

Question 7

What are the 3 characteristics of people with high internality in reference to resisting social influence?

Answer 7

Active seeking - seek for info that is useful to the and are less likely to rely on the opinions of others.
More achievement - orientated and so are more likely to adopt leadership roles.
Better ability to resist coercion from others .