resistance to social influence

Question 1

resistance to social influence definition

Answer 1

a person’s ability to limit the social influence on them by maintaining integrity in their thoughts and actions

Question 2

internal locus of control

Answer 2

believe that they have the ability to control their decisions and any success is due to their choice. they are confident and motivated

Question 3

external locus of control

Answer 3

believe that they have very little or no control over their lives. they are passive and accepting of what fate has in store for them

Question 4

conformity

Answer 4

presence of an ally reduces conformity- Asch’s study. it breaks unanimity and boosts confidence in decision making

Question 5

obedience

Answer 5

an ally acts as a role model, making it easier to resist obedience. Milgram’s study- confederates refusing to administer shocks

Question 6

individual differences

Answer 6

people with high self esteem or low needs for social approval are less likely to conform

Question 7

group influence

Answer 7

if others in the group are seen as less knowledgeable, it is easier to resist pressure- lack of ISI

Question 8

weakness- role of LOC may be exaggerated

Answer 8

Rotter et al - LOC has little influence in familiar situations where previous experiences are more important= only explains limited situations= not a significant factor

Question 9

strength- research support

Answer 9

Holland repeated Milgram’s study and measured which participants were internal and external. 37% of internals did not shock at the highest level, compared to 23% of externals =resistance is a result of LOC.

Question 10

weakness- contradicting research

Answer 10

Twenge - over 40 years, people became more resistant to obedience but more external in their beliefs = challenges link between LOC and resistance.
HOWEVER- results may be due to changing society where things are out of personal control