Resistance to Social Influence

Question 1

what are the two factors that can lead resistance to social influence?

Answer 1

• locus of control
• social support

Question 2

what is meant by locus of control?

Answer 2

the extent to which individuals believe that they can control the events affecting them
- it is a continuum

Question 3

what is the scale called that measures LoC?

Answer 3

Rotter Scale

Question 4

what type of LoC is a low score out of 8 on the Rotter scale?

Answer 4

internal LoC

Question 5

what type of LoC is a high score out of 8 on the Rotter scale?

Answer 5

external LoC

Question 6

what are the characteristics of an internal LoC?

Answer 6

• believe they have control over life and future
• greater self-confidence/ leadership abilities

Question 7

what are the characteristics of an external LoC?

Answer 7

• luck and fate control future
• everything is out of their control

Question 8

what type of LoC is more likely to resist pressures to conform?

Answer 8

internal LoC

Question 9

what type of LoC is more likely to obey?

Answer 9

external LoC

Question 10

what is social support?

Answer 10

the presence of people who resist pressures to conform can help others to do the same
- e.g. an ally or disobedient role model

Question 11

what type of LoC resists pressure to conform or obey?

Answer 11

high internal LoC as they are more self confident