Resistance

Question 1

Resistance to social influence

Answer 1

“The ability to withstand the social pressure to conform to the majority or to obey the authority.”

Question 2

Situational factors

Answer 2

An external influence which can impact a child or young person’s life.

Question 3

Dispositional factors

Answer 3

The individual or personal characteristics of a person that may affect how they behave or conform.

Question 4

Social support

Answer 4

“The presence of people who resist pressures to conform or obey can help others to do the same.”

Question 5

Evidence to support social support and conformity

Answer 5

Albrecht et al (2006)

Question 6

Evidence to support social support and obedience

Answer 6

Gamson et al (1982)

Question 7

Evidence against social support

Answer 7

Allen and Levine (1971)

Question 8

Dissenter

Answer 8

In a conformity experiment, a dissenter is a confederate who gives the right answer and acts as a ‘buddy’ to the participant.