Social Influence: Social support A01 Flashcards
1
Q
How can resistance to conformity occur?
A
The presence of a disagreeing confederate
2
Q
What is social support?
A
It is when others provide validation, encouragement, or different opinions that help someone resist social pressure to conform or obey.
3
Q
Why does social support make it easier to resist social pressure?
A
Because it reduces the feeling of pressure and boosts confidence.
4
Q
RESISTANCE TO CONFORMITY
In Milgram’s study, what happened when a disobedient confederate entered?
A
The obedience rate dropped from 65% to just 10%
5
Q
The confederate acted as a ______?
A
model of disobedient behaviour
6
Q
What does the model of disobedient behaviour result in?
A
The participant was able to act in a more mature way and disobey orders.
