explanations of resistance

• What is the main focus of the channel Barity Mind?

  Exploring the world of psychology
• What percentage of people conformed in Asch's conformity study?

  33 percent
• What does the 66 percent in Asch's study represent?

  The percentage of people who resisted conformity
• In Milgram's study, what percentage of participants obeyed up to 450 volts?


  65 percent
• What does the 35 percent in Milgram's study represent?

  The percentage of participants who resisted obedience
• How many nurses obeyed the orders in Hofling's nurse study?

  21 out of 22
• What does resistance to social influence mean?

  The ability to withstand pressure to conform or obey
• What are the two main headings under which resistance to social influence is considered?

  • Social support: External situational factors
  • Locus of control: Internal dispositional personality aspect
• How does social support help individuals resist conformity?

  It provides models that show resistance is possible
• What was the effect of having one other person not conform in Asch's study?

  Conformity rates dropped from 33 percent to 25 percent
• What did Alan and Levine find in their study regarding conformity?

  Conformity decreased with the presence of one dissenter
• How did Milgram's study demonstrate the role of social support in obedience?

  Obedience rates dropped from 65 percent to 10 percent when a confederate refused to obey
• What does locus of control refer to?

  The amount of control we perceive to have over situations in our lives
• What is the difference between internal and external locus of control?

  Internal locus believes in personal control, while external locus feels things are out of their control
• How might someone with an external locus of control respond to a disappointing exam grade?

  They might blame external factors like the teacher or bad luck
• How would someone with an internal locus of control respond to a disappointing exam grade?

  They would consider how to change their study methods
• What are the implications of locus of control on resistance to social influence?

  • Internal locus of control is linked to higher resistance
  • Individuals feel responsible for their actions
  • They are more likely to make independent decisions
• What did Oliner and Oliner find in their 1988 study regarding locus of control?

  Those who rescued Jews had scores indicating an internal locus of control
• What did Holland's 1967 study reveal about locus of control in Milgram's experiment?

  More participants with an internal locus of control resisted compared to those with an external locus
• What is a limitation of measuring locus of control through questionnaires?

  • Susceptible to social desirability bias
  • Participants may provide inaccurate answers
  • Validity of results can be compromised
• What should individuals consider when feeling pressure to conform or obey?

  They should reflect on their own thoughts and the influence of social support
• How can someone increase their chances of resisting conformity?

  By focusing on what they can control rather than blaming external factors
• Where can individuals find questionnaires to assess their locus of control?

  Links provided in the description of the video
• What is the significance of discussing locus of control in the context of success and failure?

  It helps individuals identify their tendencies and reflect on their responses
• How can reflecting on locus of control help in future situations?

  It can enable individuals to change their thinking towards an internal locus of control
• How does the concept of locus of control relate to the ability to resist social influence?

  Individuals with an internal locus of control are more likely to resist social pressures