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The big picture

The big picture

Concept map of resistance to social influence showing social support in conformity and obedience, and internal versus external locus of control

Resistance to social influence is the ability to withstand pressure to conform to a group or obey an authority figure. The key idea is independent judgement, not simply doing the opposite of what everyone else wants.

Resistance to social influence Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Psychology
  3. /Resistance to social influence

Step-by-step lessons covering AQA A Level Psychology Resistance to social influence for A Level Psychology. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 format. Start with the compulsory core topics before tackling the more evaluation-heavy optional and issues-and-debates content.

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