Two A-level psychology students are discussing why some people do not go along with the crowd.
Liam: "I'm convinced that whether someone stands up to peer pressure comes down to their internal mindset. Some people just feel they are completely in control of their own choices and destiny."
Priya: "I don't agree. I think resisting social pressure depends much more on the environment. When someone else speaks out first, it makes it so much easier for others to refuse to conform or obey."
Discuss two explanations of resistance to social influence. Refer to the views expressed by Liam and Priya in your answer.
Practise AQA A Level Psychology Resistance to social influence with exam-style questions for A Level Psychology. 31 questions, matched to the AQA A Level Psychology (7182) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.
