Resistance to Social Influence - Social Support

• What is the definition of social support in the context of resistance to social influence?

  Ability to withstand social pressure
• How does social support help individuals resist conformity?

  It reduces the pressure to conform when there is a dissenter
• What is the effect of social support on obedience?

  Obedience is strongest when everyone obeys authority
• What happens when one person resists social influence?

  Others may also resist, as they see it is possible
• What are the effects of social support on individuals facing disobedience?

  It reduces fear of disobedience and frees others to act on their conscience
• What was the percentage of participants who disobeyed in Milgram's study?

  35% disobeyed in Milgram's study
• How does unanimity affect conformity according to social support explanation?

  • Unanimity increases pressure to conform
  • Presence of a dissenter reduces this pressure
• What did Asch's Line Judgement Task demonstrate about social support?

  • Dissenter reduced conformity from 33% to 5%
  • Even incorrect dissent led to reduced conformity
• What were the findings of Milgram's 1963 study regarding disobedience?

  • Confederates disobeying reduced obedience from 65% to 10%
  • Supports the idea that social support aids in resisting obedience
• What did Allen & Levine (1971) find about dissenting confederates?

  • Dissenting confederate reduced conformity
  • Effect observed even if confederate had vision problems
• What conclusion can be drawn about resistance from the studies mentioned?

  Resistance is not about accuracy but freedom from pressure
• What is a real-life example of non-conformity that demonstrates social support?

  Rosenstrasse protest, showing social support in resisting obedience