(SI) Resisting Social Influence

Question 1

In what situation is conformity less likely?

Answer 1

Less likely when a dissenter (someone who states they do not agree with social group) speaks out

Question 2

In what situation is obedience less likely?

Answer 2

When a form of social support challenges the legitimacy to authority
(Presence of people who resist pressures to conform or obey can help others resist conforming or obeying)

Question 3

Explain the variation of Asch’s Line Study that supports the idea of resisting social influence

Answer 3

1 confederate gave the correct answer - conformity decreased to 5.5%

Question 4

Explain the variation of Milgram’s study that supports the idea of resisting social influence

Answer 4

2 Teachers were giving the electric shocks (1 confederate)

When 1 teacher said no (confederate), obedience dropped to 10% from the true participant

Question 5

Who come up with the theory of the ‘Locus of Control’?

Answer 5

Julian Rotter

Question 6

Explain the theory of the ‘Locus of Control’

Answer 6

• Refers to individual differences in people’s beliefs that make them more or less likely to conform or obey
• Internal LOC - Believe they are in control of what happens (more likely to disobey - need less social approval from others)
• External LOC - Believe they are not in control - happens because of chance or luck (more likely to obey - need more social approval from others)