1.8 Resistance to Social Influence

• What is resistance to social influence defined as?

  Withstanding pressures to conform
• Resistance to social influence refers to a person's capacity to maintain their own attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors
• A student refusing to change their opinion on a political issue despite peer pressure is an example of resistance to social influence.
• How does social support influence resistance to social influence?

  Provides shared beliefs
• An individual with an internal locus of control is more likely to challenge authority
• What is the role of prior commitment in resistance to social influence?

  Maintains publicly stated opinions
• Systematic processing involves critically analyzing information to form an independent opinion.
• Match the impact on individuals with the impact on society:

  Enhanced autonomy and self-esteem ↔️ Promotion of diversity and critical thinking

  Improved decision-making through diverse viewpoints ↔️ Social change and progress

  Risk of social isolation or exclusion ↔️ Increased conflict and division

  Hindrance to collective action ↔️ Potential obstruction of beneficial policies
• What positive impact does resisting harmful beauty standards have on individuals?

  Higher self-esteem
• Societal movements advocating for human rights demonstrate how resistance can lead to progress
• Resistance against safety regulations can endanger public health.
• What are the two types of pressures that resistance to social influence helps individuals withstand?

  Conform and obey
• Someone with an internal locus of control is more likely to challenge authority
• Name a real-life example of resistance to social influence.

  Whistleblowing