A group of environmental campaigners is planning a peaceful sit-in at a council office, but the local police commander issues a warning demanding they disperse immediately. Despite the clear authority of the commander, several campaigners refuse to comply and continue their protest.
With reference to the scenario, discuss one or more explanations of why people are able to resist pressures to obey authority.
31 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Psychology Resistance to social influence. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.