Resistance Flashcards
What is social support ?
When a dissident ppt doesn’t comply and influences the behaviour of others
How did social support occur in Asch’s experiment ?
Asch’s use of a dissident led to decrease in conformity because naive ppt felt more confident and rejected the majority
How did social support influence Milgram’s study ?
He used 2 confederates who refused to obey. They stopped shocking at 150 and 210 volts and obedience dropped by 10%
What are the two types of Locus of Control ?
Internal
External
What is internal Locus of Control ?
You feel responsible for your own behaviour
What is external Locus of control ?
You feel your behaviour is from external influences or luck
How is Locus of Control measured ?
Using questionnaire and ppts are placed along a continuum
Who is more likely to resist social Influence?
Internal because they feel responsible for their actions