A03 - Social Support Strengths

There is supporting evidence that demonstrates increased social resistance from…

Asch's variation measuring the effect of unanimity on conformity

When one confederate was instructed to give correct answers throughout, conformity fell from __ to _, showing that…

32% to 5%

Having an ‘ally’ makes it easier to resist conformity

When the non-conforming confederate began to conform again, so did the participant, proving that…

Social support gives a greater chance of resisting the pressure to conform

Another strength is the real world application, showing the…

Positive effects of social support

Albrecht et Al (2006) evaluated ______________, an 8 week programme to help _______ adolescents aged 14-19 resist _____________

Teen Fresh Start USA

Pregnant

Peer pressure to smoke

How was social support provided to the pregnant teens?

Accompanied by a slightly older mentor or ‘buddy’

At the end of the programme, those who had a ‘buddy’ were significantly ____________ than a __________ of participants who did not have a ‘buddy’

Less likely

Controlled group

This shows that social support can _______________ resist social influence as part of ________ in the real world

Help young people

Intervention