Social Influence - Explanations of resistance Flashcards
1
Q
What are the explanations of resistance to social infuence?
A
- Social support
- Locus of control
2
Q
What is the situational factor social support?
A
The presence of others who do not conform or obey that allow participants to make up their own mind.
3
Q
What is the dispositional factor locus of control?
A
Internal - individual believing they control their own destiny eg. choices and efforts.
External - individuals believing that events are due to external factors eg. luck, God.
