Resisting Social Influence Flashcards

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Group size

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A small majority (less than 3 confederates) leads participants to resist conformity

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Proximity

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The closer the participant to the experimenter, the more likely they will obey. The further from the ‘learner’, the more likely they will obey

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Unanimity

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A dissenter (confederate) leads to reduced conformity

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Task difficulty

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The more difficult the task, the more likely participants will conform

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Anonymity

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When a response is anonymous, participants are less likely to conform

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Authoritarian personality

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Not having these traits could mean reduced obedience

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Uniform

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Symbols of authority increase likelihood of obedience

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Location

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Higher status leads to greater obedience

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