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What term describes an individual's capacity to withstand social pressure to conform or obey?
What term describes an individual's capacity to withstand social pressure to conform or obey?
- Social facilitation
- Resistance to social influence (correct)
- Social loafing
- Groupthink
Situational factors, but not dispositional factors, influence a person's ability to resist social influence.
Situational factors, but not dispositional factors, influence a person's ability to resist social influence.
False (B)
In Asch's conformity experiments, what happened to conformity rates when participants had a non-conformist peer?
In Asch's conformity experiments, what happened to conformity rates when participants had a non-conformist peer?
Conformity rates dropped significantly.
In Milgram's obedience study variation, the presence of rebellious 'teachers' resulted in ______ levels of obedience.
In Milgram's obedience study variation, the presence of rebellious 'teachers' resulted in ______ levels of obedience.
Match the following individuals with their acts of resistance:
Match the following individuals with their acts of resistance:
What was the conformity rate in Asch's original study compared to the variation with a non-conformist peer?
What was the conformity rate in Asch's original study compared to the variation with a non-conformist peer?
The My Lai Massacre is an example of how individuals always resist obedience.
The My Lai Massacre is an example of how individuals always resist obedience.
What is a key reason people are able to resist conformity when social support is present?
What is a key reason people are able to resist conformity when social support is present?
The Suffragettes, including Emily Davidson, fought for ______ rights.
The Suffragettes, including Emily Davidson, fought for ______ rights.
In Milgram's variation study with rebellious confederates, at what voltage did a fake teacher first refuse to give shocks?
In Milgram's variation study with rebellious confederates, at what voltage did a fake teacher first refuse to give shocks?
Flashcards
Resisting social influence
Resisting social influence
The ability to withstand pressure to conform or obey from others.
Asch's Variations
Asch's Variations
Studies showing how societal pressure affects conformity rates.
Milgram's Study
Milgram's Study
Investigation of obedience where participants administered shocks to others.
Situational factors
Situational factors
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Dispositional factors
Dispositional factors
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Social support
Social support
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Internal locus of control
Internal locus of control
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Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks
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My Lai Massacre 1968
My Lai Massacre 1968
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Emily Davidson
Emily Davidson
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Study Notes
Resisting Social Influence
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The ability to resist social pressure to conform to the majority or obey an authority figure.
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This ability is impacted by situational factors (e.g., social support) and dispositional factors (e.g., internal locus of control).
Lesson Objectives
- Students will apply knowledge of Asch and Milgram studies to understand situational factors influencing an individual's ability to resist social pressure.
My Lai Massacre, 1968
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500 Vietnamese civilians were killed by US soldiers in 1968.
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This mass killing was a significant event in the Vietnam War.
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Photographs of the victims were published in the press and sparked outrage and public debate.
Resisting Obedience: Nelson Mandela
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Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 36 years for his involvement in the anti-apartheid movement.
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His imprisonment sparked global attention and protest.
Rosa Parks (1955)
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Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat on a US bus to a white passenger ignited the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
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This act was a crucial moment in the Civil Rights Movement.
Suffragettes (1913) and Emily Davison
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Emily Davison was a prominent British suffragette.
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She participated in a 1913 horse race, resulting in her death to raise awareness for women's suffrage in the UK.
Situational Factors & Resistance to Social Influence: Conformity
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Social support helps individuals resist conformity pressure.
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When individuals feel they are not the only ones resisting conformity, they feel more comfortable doing so.
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The presence of a non-conformist peer in Asch's conformity experiment reduced conformity rates dramatically, from 37% to 5.5%.
Situational Factors & Resistance to Social Influence: Obedience
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Social support can also assist with resisting obedience to authority.
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In Milgram's obedience experiment, rebellious peers reduced obedience to an authority figure.
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When fellow participants refused to continue giving shocks, a substantial decrease in the percentage of participants proceeding with the maximum voltage was seen. A significant drop in obedience occurred when fellow participants refused to continue administering shocks.
Measuring Resistance
- Assessing the percentage of individuals who resisted in different conformity and obedience experiments is crucial to understand the impact of social support.
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