Explanations Of Resistence To Social Influence Flashcards
What is Locus of Control?
A person’s perception of personal control over their own life events
Developed by Rotter, it includes two types: Internal and External.
What is Internal Locus of Control?
Belief that one’s life is determined by their own decisions and actions
Individuals with internal LOC feel they have control over their outcomes.
What is External Locus of Control?
Belief that one’s life is determined by external factors and fate
Individuals with external LOC feel they have little control over their outcomes.
What is Social Support?
Perception of assistance and solidarity available from others
It can play a significant role in resilience and coping.
What does resistance to social influence involve?
Resisting pressure to conform or obey authority figures
This can manifest as not following societal norms or orders.
What did Asch’s study demonstrate?
The influence of social pressure on conformity
It showed that the presence of a non-conformist can reduce conformity.
What did Milgram’s experiment reveal about obedience?
Obedience levels dropped significantly when the participant was joined by another disobedient confederate
This highlights the impact of social support on resistance to authority.
Rotter
-How an individual perceives the control over the events in their lives
-develop the scale with scenarios where participant made choices which led to different outcomes
Resisting pressure to conform
Not giving into the influences of others or societal norms
Ash: found that the presence of another non-conformist Confederate lowered overall conformity on the lines task
Resisting pressure to obey
Choosing not to follow orders from authority figure
Milgram: found obedience levels dropped significantly when the teacher was joined by another disobedient Confederate
