Explanations Of Independent Behaviour

Question 0

Desire for individuation

Answer 0

(Not conforming)

Desire to maintain own sense of self under pressure to conform

Question 1

Independent behaviour

Answer 1

Any behaviour that is not changed under pressure to conform or obey.

Question 2

Prior commitment

Answer 2

(Not conforming)

When one is publicly committed to a position, they are less likely to change mind under pressure of conformity

Question 3

Disobedient models

Answer 3

(Not obeying)

Someone not obeying instruction encourages others to disobey

Question 4

Reactance (boomerang effect)

Answer 4

(Not obeying)

Disobeying instruction to keep sense of freedom