Resistance to social influence Flashcards

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What are the two explanations for resisting social influence?

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Social support. Locus of control.

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What is social support?

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The perception that an individual has assistance available from other people, and that they are a part of a supportive network.

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How does social support reduce the effects of conformity?

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Breaks unanimous position of majority. Possibility that there are other legitimate responses. Individual more confident in decision and likely to stand up to majority.

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How does social support reduce the affects of obedience?

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Disobedience of peers makes it easier to not obey. Role model for own behaviour. Can use defence of peers to justify disobedience.

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What does locus of control refer to?

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The extent to which a person believes that have control over their own behaviour.

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What are the two locus of controls?

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High internal - we can control events in our life. (Internality)
High external - what happens to us is determined by external factors. (Externality)

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How does a high internal locus of control lead to resistance to social influence?

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  1. Seek information that is useful to them, less likely to rely on opinions from others (conformity)
  2. More achievement-oriented, so more likely to become leaders than followers (obedience)
  3. More likely to resist coercion
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(AO3) What research evidence is there for locus of control?

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Avtgis meta-analysis of studies considering Locus of control and likelihood to conform. Significant positive correlation.

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(AO3) How has locus of control changed over time?

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People more external now - especially young people. Meta-analysis found young Americans increasingly believe their fate is determined by luck and powerful others. May be explained by young people feeling more alienated.

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(AO3) How can social support be applied in real life?

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Important factor in minority influence. Disobedience can catalyse a conversion process. Leads to social change. For example women’s right to vote + Suffragettes.

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(AO3) What evidence is there for social support resisting conformity?

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Asch line study. 33% conformity with unanimous majority, 5.5% with ally (confederate or naïve participant).

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