resistance to social influence

locus of control

rotter 1966

refers to the sense that we each have about what directs events in our lives

internal locus of control

believe that they are largely in control of this that happen to them

more likely to resist social influence

base their decisions on their own beliefs

external locus of control

believe that things that happen are outside of their control

more need for social approval

social support- resisting conformity

Asch found that presence of social support enables an individual to resist conformity

social support breaks the unanimity of the majority which raises the possibility that there are other equally legitimate ways of thinking

ally acts as a model and makes the individual feel more confident to follow their own conscience

Social support- resisting obedience

Individuals are more confident in their ability to disobey if they can find an ally who is also willing to disobey the authority figure

Disobedient peers act as a role model on which individuals can model their own behaviour on

Makes it easier for others to act independently as they free individual to act from their own conscience