Resistance To Social Influence

Question 1

Locus of control

Answer 1

How much a person believes they have control over their own behaviour.

Question 2

Internal locus of control

Answer 2

Less likely to conform and obey than those with an external locus of control

Question 3

Internal control

Answer 3

Internal control refers to those people that have a great deal of control over their own behaviour, takes responsibility and less concerned with social approval

Question 4

External control

Answer 4

Refers to those who believe their actions are controlled by forces such as luck or fate.

Question 5

How is locus of control measured.

Answer 5

Using a questionnaire.
Internal control at one end and external control at the other end

Question 6

Social support.

Answer 6

Another explanation for resistance
Defiance or non conformity is more likely if others are seen to resist influence. Seeing others not conform gives the observer confidence to do so.