Social support A03 Flashcards
1
Q
+ Gamson et al (1982)
A
P- support
E- Found higher levels of resistance than Milgram, in groups (88% rebelled)
E- Shows peer support is linked to greater resistence
L- + validity
2
Q
+ Allen and Levine
A
P- support
E- Found 64% of ppts refused to conform in Asch type task when another person dissented
E- These outcomes fulfill a prediction of the explanation most people resist. However resistance drops when the dissenter has poor eyesight
L- SS is effective in resisting conformity, only when credible
3
Q
+ Rosentrasse protest
A
P- dissenters help resistance
E- 1943 German women protested against Gestapo, demanding release of 2000 Jewish men
E- If group present, resistance possible
L- SS is effective
