Resisting social influence Flashcards
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What are the 2 factors that contribute to resisting social influence?
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- Social support
- Locus of control
2
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What is locus of control?
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The extent to which people believe they have control over their own lives
3
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What is the difference between an internal and an external locus of control?
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Internal - People believe that what happens to them in life is due to their own behavior and that they have control over their life.
External - People believe that what happens to them in life is due to external factors and that they have no control over their life.
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