1. First of all, ensure you have filled in the gaps on page 4. Then, complete the evaluation point at the bottom of page 4. ie However, independent behaviour is influenced by many factors such as personality and culture. This suggests it is not one simple reason but a complex interaction of factors.

2. HW: Discuss explanations of independent behaviour for example how people resist pressures to conform or obey. (12 marks) TASK: Copy up this essay plan. Fill in any…..with correct information including findings and/or %s where you have them AO1: One explanation why people resist conformity is due to prior commitment. If people............ AO2: A strength of this idea is that it is supported by research. Asch found...... This therefore suggests that the explanation is a valid one.

3. AO1: An explanation why people do not obey is when they are in an autonomous state.......................... AO1: Another reason is when there are disobedient models ie seeing others refuse to obey instructions encourages independence AO2: To support this explanation research shows………………….. Therefore this is a valid reason why people do not obey AO2: However, it is likely that independence is affected by cultural differences. E.g. We know that individualist cultures encourage independence whereas......... Therefore the extent to which a person resists obedience/conformity depends on their..... AO2: This research has practical applications as it can be used to help advise…………………………..