Resisting Social Influence Flashcards
1
Q
Group size
A
A small majority (less than 3 confederates) leads participants to resist conformity
2
Q
Proximity
A
The closer the participant to the experimenter, the more likely they will obey. The further from the ‘learner’, the more likely they will obey
3
Q
Unanimity
A
A dissenter (confederate) leads to reduced conformity
4
Q
Task difficulty
A
The more difficult the task, the more likely participants will conform
5
Q
Anonymity
A
When a response is anonymous, participants are less likely to conform
6
Q
Authoritarian personality
A
Not having these traits could mean reduced obedience
7
Q
Uniform
A
Symbols of authority increase likelihood of obedience
8
Q
Location
A
Higher status leads to greater obedience
