If you wanted to resist an influence attempt, social impact theory (Latan, 1981) suggests that you should
a. increase the distance between yourself and the group.
b. repeatedly think about how important the group is to your life.
c. spend as much time as possible with the group.
d. ensure that the group is unanimous.
Question 2
You need to give a presentation in your class about Bibb Latan's social impact theory (1981). You want to focus on the three variables that influence the likelihood that people will conform to social influence pressures. Your lecture will include:
a. strength, immediacy, and number.
b. norms, values, and social practices.
c. anonymity, situational ambiguity, and norms.
d. pressure, resistance, and interdependence.
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