A01

• locus of control


  proposed by rotter and is defined as a measurement of an individual’s sense of control they have over their own life.
• internal LOC v external LOC


  An individual with an internal loc believe they are responsible for their own behaviour whereas someone with an external loc believe their behaviour is down to luck or fate(examples).
• external 


  An external locus of control increases an individual’s likelihood to conform or obey, as they can easily shift the responsibility of their actions onto something else and act on behalf of another person (agentic state).
• internal LOC

  someone with an internal locus of control is more likely to resist social influence as they

  • take responsibility for their own actions
  • make decisions based on their own moral code.
  • These individuals are active seekers of their own information so don’t rely on others,
  • they are self-confident-leader not a follower
• social support

  • when the presence of a dissenter resisting social influence can act as a role model and show it is possible whilst also increasing confidence of the individual to do the same. 
• social support- aschs study

  For example, in Asch’s study when participants were joined by a dissenter conformity fell to 5.5%. This is because is gave individuals some confidence in their own correct answer and gave them confidence to reject the majority.