Resistance to Social Influence

Question 1

LOC 3pts

Answer 1

• Our perception of the amount of control we have over events in our lives.
• Those who believe we are responsible for them have an internal locus of control whereas those believing events are out of our control have an external LOC.
• Usually measured across a continuum

Question 2

Resistance to Social Influence

Answer 2

• Ability to withstand social pressure to either conform or obey.

Question 3

Social Support 2pts

Answer 3

• One or more people who, by resisting pressure to obey or conform, act as models to encourage others to do the same.
• Creates a perception FOR THE individual that they aren’t alone