Resistance Flashcards

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Resistance to social influence

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“The ability to withstand the social pressure to conform to the majority or to obey the authority.”

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Situational factors

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An external influence which can impact a child or young person’s life.

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Dispositional factors

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The individual or personal characteristics of a person that may affect how they behave or conform.

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Social support

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“The presence of people who resist pressures to conform or obey can help others to do the same.”

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Evidence to support social support and conformity

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Albrecht et al (2006)

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Evidence to support social support and obedience

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Gamson et al (1982)

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Evidence against social support

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Allen and Levine (1971)

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Dissenter

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In a conformity experiment, a dissenter is a confederate who gives the right answer and acts as a ‘buddy’ to the participant.

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