25% of people resisted the social pressure to conform in Asch's study on every single critical trial
asch's study- 75% conformed at least once,
milgrams study- overall obedience rate was 65%, however there were significant individual differences, 35% of participants resisted the pressure to obey by refusing to deliver the full 450v shock
social support- the presence of others who defy authority figures or go against the majority opinion, even a single ally can reduce the perceived risk of nonconformity or disobedience; this gives individuals the confidence to stand against majority pressure or authoritarian commands
social support is associated with the diffusion of responsibility, the more who disobey or dissent, the less severe the consequences are likely to be.
Social support also counters the feelings of isolation and vulnerability from dissent or defiance, reinforcing the individuals resolve and legitimising resistance
