Resistance to Social Influence

• What percentage of people in Ash's study refused to give a single incorrect response?

  25%
• What does resistance to social influence mean?

  It means being able to hold out against the pressure to conform or obey
• What is a key factor that allows individuals to resist social influence?

  Social support from others who also resist
• What are the two explanations of resistance to social influence discussed in the material?

  • Situational explanation: Social support
  • Dispositional explanation: Locus of control
• What is the effect of social support on conformity rates in Ash's study?

  It caused a drop in conformity rate from 32% to 5.5%
• How does social support help individuals resist authority figures?

  It challenges the legitimacy of the authority figure
• What percentage of participants in Milgram's study continued to the highest shock level?

  65%
• What is the locus of control scale used for?

  It measures the degree of personal control individuals believe they have over their lives
• How do individuals with an internal locus of control view their successes and failures?

  They see themselves as responsible for the outcomes
• Why are individuals with an external locus of control less likely to resist social pressure?

  They feel less responsible for their actions
• What was the percentage of participants with an internal locus of control who refused to continue to the higher shock level in Holland's study?

  37%
• What correlation did Spectre find between locus of control and resistance to normative social influence?

  There was a significant correlation between having an external locus of control and resisting normative social influence
• What is a criticism of the relationship between locus of control and resistance to social influence?

  The relationship is correlational and other factors may also influence resistance
• What are some factors that could influence resistance to social influence besides locus of control?

  • Level of social anxiety
  • Sense of personal morality
  • Social status
• What is the main focus when writing about resistance to social influence in studies?

  The mean conformity rate
• What does the term "social support" refer to in the context of resistance to social influence?

  It refers to individuals providing support by resisting the group or authority figure
• How does the presence of a dissenting Confederate affect conformity rates in Ash's study?

  It breaks the unanimity of the group and reduces conformity rates
• What is the role of a non-conformist ally in resisting social influence?

  They provide an alternate group to belong to and break the group's unanimity
• What is the percentage of participants who conformed at least once in Ash's study?

  75%
• How does an internal locus of control influence an individual's behavior in social situations?

  It makes them more likely to resist group pressure and take responsibility for their actions
• What does Milgram's argument suggest about the role of social support in obedience?

  Social support reduces the legitimacy of the scientist's authority
• What is the significance of the 35% of participants in Milgram's study who refused to continue shocking?

  It shows that some individuals can resist authority even under pressure
• What is the main purpose of the Psych Boost app mentioned in the material?

  To provide study resources like flashcards and quizzes
• What does the term "defiance" refer to in the context of social influence?

  It refers to the act of resisting or going against the group or authority figure
• How does the presence of social support affect the behavior of individuals in a group setting?

  It empowers individuals to resist conformity and obedience
• What is the relationship between locus of control and personal responsibility?

  Individuals with an internal locus of control feel more personal responsibility for their actions
• Who created the locus of control scale?

  Rotter
• What does it mean if someone has a high external locus of control?

  They believe that external factors control their lives
• How does the concept of social status relate to resistance to social influence?

  Individuals with higher social status may feel more empowered to resist social pressure
• What is the significance of the 5.5% conformity rate in Ash's unanimity variation?

  It demonstrates the impact of having a dissenting ally on reducing conformity
• What is the main focus of the studies discussed in the material regarding social influence?

  The mean conformity rate
• How does the presence of a dissenting Confederate affect obedience in Milgram's study?

  It reduces the obedience rate significantly
• What does the term "normative social influence" refer to?

  It refers to conforming to be liked or accepted by the group
• What is the role of personal morality in resistance to social influence?

  Individuals who see an action as morally wrong are likely to resist
• What is the percentage of participants who obeyed in Milgram's study?

  65%
• What does the term "critical trials" refer to in Ash's study?

  They refer to the key trials where conformity was measured
• How does the presence of social support influence the legitimacy of authority in Milgram's study?

  It reduces the perceived legitimacy of the authority figure
• What is the significance of the 12 critical trials in Ash's study?

  They highlight the extent of conformity among participants
• How does the concept of locus of control relate to an individual's ability to resist social influence?

  Individuals with an internal locus of control are more likely to resist social influence
• What does the term "social influence" encompass in the context of psychology?

  It encompasses the ways individuals change their behavior due to the presence of others