Resistance to social influence

Non-conformism

The act of resisting conformity to group norms or pressures.

Disobedience

The act of resisting obedience to authority figures or commands.

Social support

Having another person on your side which increases non-conformism and disobedience.

Internal locus of control

The belief that one's own choices shape their life and circumstances.

External locus of control

The belief that one's life is controlled by external factors outside of their control.

Conformity

The act of changing beliefs or behaviors to align with group norms.

Obedience

The act of following commands or orders from an authority figure.

Status

The relative social or professional standing of an individual within a group.

Ironic deviance

The tendency to resist conformity when group consensus is perceived as artificially manufactured.

Systematic processing

The ability to think through actions methodically, which can increase the likelihood of disobeying unreasonable orders.

Moral beliefs

Principles that guide an individual's actions based on what they view as right or wrong.

Reactance

The motivation to assert one's freedom in response to perceived restrictions from authority.