Resistance to Social Influence Flashcards

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Internal Locus of Control

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Internals believe that the things which happen to them are controlled by themselves

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Characteristics of internal locus of control

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  • self confident
  • More achievement orientated
  • less need for social approval
  • more likely to resist pressure
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External locus of control

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Believes that things that happen to them are out of their control

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Characteristics of people with external loc

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  • blames others for actions
  • less self-confident
  • dependant on social approval
  • less intelligent
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Research support

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In repeat of the Milgram study, people with external loc conformed to the final shock 14% more than those with internal loc

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