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Resistance to social influence

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Question 8

In a town council meeting, seven members agree to approve a controversial planning application. However, David refuses to conform to the majority because his colleague, Sarah, also speaks out against the application.

Identify the psychological explanation for resistance to social influence illustrated by Sarah’s actions in this scenario.

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Resistance to social influence Questions

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

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.

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