Why resisting social pressure is harder than you think

June 24, 2025

Why resisting social pressure is harder than you think

Psychology Building

Whether you have a rebellious personality or not, most people imagine they are better at overcoming pressure to violate their own principles than they really are, finds a new study.  

Researchers found that most individuals think they would be more likely than the average person to disobey an immoral or unlawful order from an authority figure.