Explanation of Resistance to Social Influence (OCR A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Locus of control definition
Locus of control definition
How much control a person feels over their own behaviour
Type of factor: locus of control
Type of factor: locus of control
Dispositional factor
Internal locus of control
Internal locus of control
Perceive lots of personal control & take responsibility
External locus of control
External locus of control
See behaviour as result of external influences or luck
Internal locus & conformity/obedience
Internal locus & conformity/obedience
Less conforming and less obedient
Social support definition
Social support definition
Presence of others resisting helps you resist too
Type of factor: social support
Type of factor: social support
Situational factor
Role of resisters in social support
Role of resisters in social support
Act as models showing resistance is possible
Social support effect on majority
Social support effect on majority
Breaks the unanimous position of the majority
Social support & fear of ridicule
Social support & fear of ridicule
Less likely to fear ridicule - someone is on your side
Social support & confidence
Social support & confidence
Gives confidence to resist obeying
Disobedient peers in social support
Disobedient peers in social support
Act as role models for our own behaviour