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Why individual differences matter

Why individual differences matter

Flowchart showing strict, punitive parenting leading to authoritarian personality, then branching to higher obedience and prejudice toward out-groups

In social psychology, a situational explanation says behaviour is driven mainly by the environment, such as the authority figure, group pressure, or social rules. An individual differences explanation adds that people in the same situation may react differently because of personality.

Individual differences in obedience/prejudice Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Psychology
  3. /Individual differences in obedience/prejudice

Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel A Level Psychology Individual differences in obedience/prejudice. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the compulsory core topics before tackling the more evaluation-heavy optional and issues-and-debates content.

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