Resistance to social influence

• What percentage of people in Ash's study resisted social pressure?

  25%
• What does resistance to social influence mean?

  Holding out against pressure to conform or obey
• What is the significance of the 35% in Milgram's experiment?

  They refused to continue to the highest shock level
• What is one factor that can make resistance to social influence easier?

  Social support
• How does social support help individuals resist conformity?

  • Acts as a non-conformist ally
  • Breaks group unanimity
  • Provides an alternate group to belong to
• In Milgram's study, what happened when Confederate teachers provided social support?

  Obedience rate dropped from 65% to 10%
• What effect did Ash's unanimity variation have on conformity rates?

  Conformity rate dropped from 32% to 5.5%
• What is locus of control?

  A personality characteristic influencing behavior
• How does an internal locus of control affect resistance to social pressure?

  It increases personal responsibility and independence
• What did Holland's replication of Milgram's study reveal about locus of control?

  37% of internals refused to continue shocks
• What correlation did Spectre find regarding locus of control and conformity?

  External locus correlated with resisting normative influence
• What is a limitation of the relationship between locus of control and resistance to social influence?

  It is correlational, not causal
• What are some factors that may influence resistance to social influence?

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

  Mean conformity rate
• Why are resistors interesting to psychologists?

  They may have unique personality traits
• What does the term "defiance" refer to in the context of social influence?

  Going against the group or authority figure
• What is the percentage of participants who conformed at least once in Ash's study?

  75%
• What is the role of a non-conformist ally in resistance?

  They provide social support against conformity
• How does social support affect obedience in Milgram's study?

  It reduces the legitimacy of authority
• What is the impact of having an external locus of control on resistance?

  It decreases the likelihood of resisting pressure
• What is the main argument of Milgram regarding social support?

  It reduces the legitimacy of authority
• What does an internal locus of control imply about a person's beliefs?

  They believe they control their own life
• What is a potential criticism of the locus of control theory?

  It may not fully explain resistance
• How does social status influence resistance to social influence?

  Higher status may empower resistance
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  Features like flashcards and quizzes
• What is the significance of the 12 critical trials in Ash's study?

  Participants faced pressure to conform
• What does the term "social influence" encompass?

  Conformity and obedience to group pressure
• What is the role of personal responsibility in resistance to social influence?

  It motivates individuals to stand by beliefs
• What is the outcome for participants with an external locus of control in Milgram's study?

  They were less likely to refuse shocks
• What does the term "normative social influence" refer to?

  Conforming to be liked or accepted
• How does the presence of social support affect conformity rates?

  It significantly reduces conformity rates
• What is the relationship between locus of control and social anxiety?

  Social anxiety may influence locus of control
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  To provide study resources for psychology
• What is the significance of the 65% in Milgram's study?

  It represents those who obeyed until the end
• How does the concept of social support relate to obedience?

  It challenges the authority's legitimacy
• What does the term "critical trials" refer to in Ash's study?

  Trials where participants faced group pressure
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  Exclusive exam tutorial content
• What does the term "defiance" imply in social influence studies?

  Resisting group or authority pressure