Social support

• What does resistance to social influence refer to?

  It refers to the ability to withstand social pressure to conform or obey.
• What factors influence resistance to social influence?

  Both situational and dispositional factors influence resistance.
• What is social support in the context of social influence?

  It is the presence of others that helps individuals resist conformity or obedience.
• How does social support help individuals resist social influence?

  It acts as a model showing that resistance is possible.
• What does locus of control refer to?

  It refers to the sense of what directs events in our lives.
• What is the difference between internal and external locus of control?

  Internals believe they are responsible for their outcomes, while externals attribute outcomes to luck or external forces.
• How can resisting conformity be achieved according to Asch's research?

  It can be achieved if there are others who also do not conform.
• What role does a confederate play in resisting conformity?

  The confederate acts as a model of independent behavior, showing dissent.
• How does the presence of a disobedient confederate affect obedience rates in Milgram's study?

  Obedience rates dropped significantly when a disobedient confederate was present.
• What does having a high internal locus of control imply about a person's behavior?

  It implies they take personal responsibility for their actions and decisions.
• What is the LOC scale?

  The LOC scale measures the degree of internal versus external locus of control.
• How does a high internal locus of control relate to resistance to social influence?

  Individuals with a high internal LOC are more likely to resist pressures to conform or obey.
• What traits are associated with individuals who have a high internal locus of control?

  They tend to be more self-confident, achievement-oriented, and intelligent.
• What does real-world research support regarding social support and resistance to social influence?

  • Social support can help individuals resist social influence.
  • Example: Teen Fresh Start USA program showed adolescents with mentors were less likely to smoke.
• What does dissenting peers support research indicate about obedience?

  • Dissenting peers can lead to higher levels of resistance to obedience.
  • Example: In Garrison et al.'s study, 88% of groups rebelled against orders.
• How does social support affect resistance in an Asch-type task?

  Social support increases resistance to conformity, especially when the dissenter has good eyesight.
• What did Charles Holland's study reveal about locus of control and resistance to obedience?

  Internals showed greater resistance to authority than externals in Milgram's study.
• What limitation did Jean Twenge's research highlight regarding locus of control and resistance?

  It showed that people became more resistant to obedience but also more external over time.
• What does Rotter suggest about the role of locus of control in resistance to social influence?

  LOC's role depends on the situation and is not always the most important factor.
• What is minority influence?

  • A form of social influence where a minority persuades others to adopt their beliefs.
  • Leads to internalization or conversion of private attitudes and public behaviors.
• What is the importance of consistency in minority influence?

  Consistency draws attention to the minority view and increases interest from others.
• How does commitment enhance minority influence?

  Demonstrating dedication through personal sacrifices shows the minority is serious about their views.
• Why is flexibility important in minority influence?

  Flexibility allows the minority to adapt and accept reasonable counterarguments, making them more persuasive.
• What is the process of change in minority influence?

  • Hearing a new view leads to deeper processing.
  • Consistent, committed, and flexible minorities can convert others.
  • This can lead to a snowball effect where the minority view becomes the majority.
• What did Moscovici's study reveal about the impact of a consistent minority opinion?

  It showed that a consistent minority opinion had a greater effect on changing views than an inconsistent one.
• What did Robin Martin's study indicate about the processing of minority messages?

  It indicated that minority messages are more deeply processed and have a more enduring effect.
• What limitation does minority influence research face regarding real-world applicability?

  Research often uses artificial tasks that do not reflect real-life social influence situations.
• What did Moscovici's study reveal about private agreement with a minority view?

  Private agreement with a minority view increased when participants wrote answers privately.