1.5: Obedience Flashcards
Obedience
Obedience is complying with the: 1. Instructions Or, 2. Demands of an authority figure
Obedience is a type of what?
Obedience is a type of social influence
Obedience is a type of social influence.
Obedience generally has a what influence?
Obedience generally has a positive influence
Obedience is a type of social influence.
Obedience generally has a positive influence, because society could not operate in an effective manner unless what?
Obedience generally has a positive influence, because society could not operate in an effective manner unless:
- Rules and laws are obeyed
- People in authority are acknowledged as having the right to give orders
Obedience is a type of social influence.
Obedience generally has a positive influence, because society could not operate in an effective manner unless rules and laws are obeyed and people in authority are acknowledged as having the right to give orders.
However, obedience can also have negative consequences.
During the Second World War, under the Nazis, some German citizens did what that saw the mass murder of millions of people like the Jews and the disabled, an event that became known as the Holocaust?
During the Second World War, under the Nazis, some German citizens unquestioningly followed orders that saw the mass murder of millions of people like the:
1. Jews
2. Disabled
,an event that became known as the Holocaust
During the Second World War, under the Nazis, some German citizens unquestioningly followed orders that saw the mass murder of millions of people like the Jews and the disabled, an event that became known as the Holocaust.
Who had a personal interest?
The American psychologist Stanley Milgram had a personal interest
During the Second World War, under the Nazis, some German citizens unquestioningly followed orders that saw the mass murder of millions of people like the Jews and the disabled, an event that became known as the Holocaust.
The American psychologist Stanley Milgram had a personal interest that motivated him to seek what?
The American psychologist Stanley Milgram had a personal interest that motivated him to seek explanations for these despicable acts
During the Second World War, under the Nazis, some German citizens unquestioningly followed orders that saw the mass murder of millions of people like the Jews and the disabled, an event that became known as the Holocaust.
The American psychologist Stanley Milgram had a personal interest that motivated him to seek explanations for these despicable acts.
Milgram (1963) wondered if the Holocaust happened because what?
Milgram (1963) wondered if the Holocaust happened because the Germans were obedient to authority figures
During the Second World War, under the Nazis, some German citizens unquestioningly followed orders that saw the mass murder of millions of people like the Jews and the disabled, an event that became known as the Holocaust.
The American psychologist Stanley Milgram had a personal interest that motivated him to seek explanations for these despicable acts.
Milgram (1963) wondered if the Holocaust happened because the Germans were obedient to authority figures, since Hitler was in what at the time?
Milgram (1963) wondered if the Holocaust happened because the Germans were obedient to authority figures, since Hitler was in:
1. Power
2. Control
at the time
During the Second World War, under the Nazis, some German citizens unquestioningly followed orders that saw the mass murder of millions of people like the Jews and the disabled, an event that became known as the Holocaust.
The American psychologist Stanley Milgram had a personal interest that motivated him to seek explanations for these despicable acts.
Milgram (1963) wondered if the Holocaust happened because the Germans were obedient to authority figures, since Hitler was in power and in control at the time and so was what?
Milgram (1963) wondered if the Holocaust happened because the Germans were obedient to authority figures, since Hitler was in:
1. Power
2. Control
at the time and so was an authoritative figure
During the Second World War, under the Nazis, some German citizens unquestioningly followed orders that saw the mass murder of millions of people like the Jews and the disabled, an event that became known as the Holocaust.
The American psychologist Stanley Milgram had a personal interest that motivated him to seek explanations for these despicable acts.
Milgram came from a what family?
Milgram came from a:
1. Working-class
2. New York Jewish
family
During the Second World War, under the Nazis, some German citizens unquestioningly followed orders that saw the mass murder of millions of people like the Jews and the disabled, an event that became known as the Holocaust.
The American psychologist Stanley Milgram had a personal interest that motivated him to seek explanations for these despicable acts.
Milgram came from a working-class, New York Jewish family that had done what?
Milgram came from a working-class, New York Jewish family that had:
- Fled Europe for America
- Escaped the Holocaust
During the Second World War, under the Nazis, some German citizens unquestioningly followed orders that saw the mass murder of millions of people like the Jews and the disabled, an event that became known as the Holocaust.
The American psychologist Stanley Milgram had a personal interest that motivated him to seek explanations for these despicable acts.
Milgram came from a working-class, New York Jewish family that had fled Europe for America and escaped the Holocaust.
If Hitler and the Nazis had been a British phenomenon, would we have done what?
If Hitler and the Nazis had been a British phenomenon, would we have obeyed to the same extent?
During the Second World War, under the Nazis, some German citizens unquestioningly followed orders that saw the mass murder of millions of people like the Jews and the disabled, an event that became known as the Holocaust.
The American psychologist Stanley Milgram had a personal interest that motivated him to seek explanations for these despicable acts.
Milgram came from a working-class, New York Jewish family that had fled Europe for America and escaped the Holocaust.
Milgram wanted to know whether Germans have a different personality that led them to blindly obey and commit acts of murder without question or whether people are generally more obedient than they would care to believe.
If Hitler and the Nazis had been a British phenomenon, would we have obeyed to the same extent?
Milgram had been a student of who?
Milgram had been a student of Asch
During the Second World War, under the Nazis, some German citizens unquestioningly followed orders that saw the mass murder of millions of people like the Jews and the disabled, an event that became known as the Holocaust.
The American psychologist Stanley Milgram had a personal interest that motivated him to seek explanations for these despicable acts.
Milgram came from a working-class, New York Jewish family that had fled Europe for America and escaped the Holocaust.
Milgram wanted to know whether Germans have a different personality that led them to blindly obey and commit acts of murder without question or whether people are generally more obedient than they would care to believe.
If Hitler and the Nazis had been a British phenomenon, would we have obeyed to the same extent?
Milgram had been a student of Asch, whom he sought advice from in doing what?
Milgram had been a student of Asch, whom he sought advice from in designing his classic obedience study
Adolf Eichmann was the Nazi responsible for what?
Adolf Eichmann was the Nazi responsible for carrying out the Final Solution
Adolf Eichmann was the Nazi responsible for carrying out the Final Solution, which was what?
Adolf Eichmann was the Nazi responsible for carrying out the Final Solution, which was the genocide of millions in the concentration camps
Milgram wanted to know whether Germans have a different personality that led them to blindly obey and commit acts of murder without question or whether people are generally more obedient than they would care to believe.
If Hitler and the Nazis had been a British phenomenon, would we have obeyed to the same extent?
Milgram had been a student of Asch, whom he sought advice from in designing his classic obedience study.
As Milgram conducted his study, what happened?
As Milgram conducted his study, Adolf Eichmann was:
- Abducted by Israeli secret service agents in Argentina
- Taken to Jerusalem to stand trial
Milgram wanted to know whether Germans have a different personality that led them to blindly obey and commit acts of murder without question or whether people are generally more obedient than they would care to believe.
If Hitler and the Nazis had been a British phenomenon, would we have obeyed to the same extent?
Milgram had been a student of Asch, whom he sought advice from in designing his classic obedience study.
As Milgram conducted his study, Adolf Eichmann was abducted by Israeli secret service agents in Argentina and taken to Jerusalem to stand trial.
Who famously reported on the banality (ordinariness) of evil in her what?
Hannah Arendt famously reported on the banality (ordinariness) of evil in her book, ‘Eichmann in Jerusalem’ (1963)
Milgram wanted to know whether Germans have a different personality that led them to blindly obey and commit acts of murder without question or whether people are generally more obedient than they would care to believe.
If Hitler and the Nazis had been a British phenomenon, would we have obeyed to the same extent?
Milgram had been a student of Asch, whom he sought advice from in designing his classic obedience study.
As Milgram conducted his study, Adolf Eichmann was abducted by Israeli secret service agents in Argentina and taken to Jerusalem to stand trial.
Hannah Arendt famously reported on the banality (ordinariness) of evil in her book, ‘Eichmann in Jerusalem’ (1963).
This was what?
This was how when Eichmann was led into court, instead of the expected inhuman monster, people were confronted by a:
1. Mild-mannered
2. Likeable
man
Milgram wanted to know whether Germans have a different personality that led them to blindly obey and commit acts of murder without question or whether people are generally more obedient than they would care to believe.
If Hitler and the Nazis had been a British phenomenon, would we have obeyed to the same extent?
Milgram had been a student of Asch, whom he sought advice from in designing his classic obedience study.
As Milgram conducted his study, Adolf Eichmann was abducted by Israeli secret service agents in Argentina and taken to Jerusalem to stand trial.
Hannah Arendt famously reported on the banality (ordinariness) of evil in her book, ‘Eichmann in Jerusalem’ (1963).
This was how when Eichmann was led into court, instead of the expected inhuman monster, people were confronted by a mild-mannered, likeable man, who had what?
This was how when Eichmann was led into court, instead of the expected inhuman monster, people were confronted by a:
1. Mild-mannered
2. Likeable
man, who had ‘merely been doing his job’
Milgram wanted to know whether Germans have a different personality that led them to blindly obey and commit acts of murder without question or whether people are generally more obedient than they would care to believe.
If Hitler and the Nazis had been a British phenomenon, would we have obeyed to the same extent?
Milgram had been a student of Asch, whom he sought advice from in designing his classic obedience study.
As Milgram conducted his study, Adolf Eichmann was abducted by Israeli secret service agents in Argentina and taken to Jerusalem to stand trial.
Hannah Arendt famously reported on the banality (ordinariness) of evil in her book, ‘Eichmann in Jerusalem’ (1963).
This was how when Eichmann was led into court, instead of the expected inhuman monster, people were confronted by a mild-mannered, likeable man, who had ‘merely been doing his job.’
Eichmann’s defence for his behaviour was repeatedly to say ‘I was only what’?
Eichmann’s defence for his behaviour was repeatedly to say ‘I was only following orders’
Milgram wanted to know whether Germans have a different personality that led them to blindly obey and commit acts of murder without question or whether people are generally more obedient than they would care to believe.
If Hitler and the Nazis had been a British phenomenon, would we have obeyed to the same extent?
Milgram had been a student of Asch, whom he sought advice from in designing his classic obedience study.
As Milgram conducted his study, Adolf Eichmann was abducted by Israeli secret service agents in Argentina and taken to Jerusalem to stand trial.
Hannah Arendt famously reported on the banality (ordinariness) of evil in her book, ‘Eichmann in Jerusalem’ (1963).
This was how when Eichmann was led into court, instead of the expected inhuman monster, people were confronted by a mild-mannered, likeable man, who had ‘merely been doing his job.’
Eichmann’s defence for his behaviour was repeatedly to say ‘I was only following orders.’
A few days after what, Eichmann was what?
A few days after Milgram completed his study, Eichmann was executed
Milgram wanted to know whether Germans have a different personality that led them to blindly obey and commit acts of murder without question or whether people are generally more obedient than they would care to believe.
If Hitler and the Nazis had been a British phenomenon, would we have obeyed to the same extent?
Milgram had been a student of Asch, whom he sought advice from in designing his classic obedience study.
As Milgram conducted his study, Adolf Eichmann was abducted by Israeli secret service agents in Argentina and taken to Jerusalem to stand trial.
Hannah Arendt famously reported on the banality (ordinariness) of evil in her book, ‘Eichmann in Jerusalem’ (1963).
This was how when Eichmann was led into court, instead of the expected inhuman monster, people were confronted by a mild-mannered, likeable man, who had ‘merely been doing his job.’
Eichmann’s defence for his behaviour was repeatedly to say ‘I was only following orders.’
A few days after Milgram completed his study, Eichmann was executed.
Milgram had originally wanted to conduct his study where after doing what?
Milgram had originally wanted to conduct his study in Germany after performing what was intended as a pilot study at Yale University
Milgram wanted to know whether Germans have a different personality that led them to blindly obey and commit acts of murder without question or whether people are generally more obedient than they would care to believe.
If Hitler and the Nazis had been a British phenomenon, would we have obeyed to the same extent?
Milgram had been a student of Asch, whom he sought advice from in designing his classic obedience study.
As Milgram conducted his study, Adolf Eichmann was abducted by Israeli secret service agents in Argentina and taken to Jerusalem to stand trial.
Hannah Arendt famously reported on the banality (ordinariness) of evil in her book, ‘Eichmann in Jerusalem’ (1963).
This was how when Eichmann was led into court, instead of the expected inhuman monster, people were confronted by a mild-mannered, likeable man, who had ‘merely been doing his job.’
Eichmann’s defence for his behaviour was repeatedly to say ‘I was only following orders.’
A few days after Milgram completed his study, Eichmann was executed.
Milgram had originally wanted to conduct his study in Germany after performing what was intended as a pilot study at Yale University.
However, there was no need, because what?
There was no need, because the results of this were so dramatic
Both conformity and obedience are forms of what?
Both:
1. Conformity
2. Obedience
are forms of social influence
Although both conformity and social influence are forms of social influence, there are important differences between them.
1. With obedience, there is a what to change our behaviour?
With obedience, there is a direct request to change our behaviour
Although both conformity and social influence are forms of social influence, there are important differences between them.
1. With obedience, there is a direct request to change our behaviour.
With conformity, there is not a direct request to change our behaviour, but we can choose to, for example in order to do what?
With conformity, there is not a direct request to change our behaviour, but we can choose to, for example in order to fit in
Although both conformity and social influence are forms of social influence, there are important differences between them.
1. With obedience, there is a direct request to change our behaviour.
With conformity, there is not a direct request to change our behaviour, but we can choose to, for example in order to fit in.
2. With obedience, the request to change our behaviour is usually from just what?
With obedience, the request to change our behaviour is usually from just one person
Although both conformity and social influence are forms of social influence, there are important differences between them.
1. With obedience, there is a direct request to change our behaviour.
With conformity, there is not a direct request to change our behaviour, but we can choose to, for example in order to fit in.
2. With obedience, the request to change our behaviour is usually from just one person.
With conformity, we may conform in order to fit in with more than one person - a group.
3. With obedience, the person influencing us is of a what (they have what)?
With obedience, the person influencing us is of a higher status (they have authority)
Although both conformity and social influence are forms of social influence, there are important differences between them.
1. With obedience, there is a direct request to change our behaviour.
With conformity, there is not a direct request to change our behaviour, but we can choose to, for example in order to fit in.
2. With obedience, the request to change our behaviour is usually from just one person.
With conformity, we may conform in order to fit in with more than one person - a group.
3. With obedience, the person influencing us is of a higher status (they have authority).
With conformity, the person or persons influencing us could be of a what status?
With conformity, the person or persons influencing us could be of a: 1. Higher 2. Lower Or, 3. The same status
Although both conformity and social influence are forms of social influence, there are important differences between them.
1. With obedience, there is a direct request to change our behaviour.
With conformity, there is not a direct request to change our behaviour, but we can choose to, for example in order to fit in.
2. With obedience, the request to change our behaviour is usually from just one person.
With conformity, we may conform in order to fit in with more than one person - a group.
3. With obedience, the person influencing us is of a higher status (they have authority).
With conformity, the person or persons influencing us could be of a higher, lower or the same status.
4. With obedience, the person influencing us does not necessarily act how?
With obedience, the person influencing us does not necessarily act in the same way as us
Although both conformity and social influence are forms of social influence, there are important differences between them.
1. With obedience, there is a direct request to change our behaviour.
With conformity, there is not a direct request to change our behaviour, but we can choose to, for example in order to fit in.
2. With obedience, the request to change our behaviour is usually from just one person.
With conformity, we may conform in order to fit in with more than one person - a group.
3. With obedience, the person influencing us is of a higher status (they have authority).
With conformity, the person or persons influencing us could be of a higher, lower or the same status.
4. With obedience, the person influencing us does not necessarily act in the same way as us.
Example
For example, a teacher may ask you to be quiet, whilst they continue to talk
Although both conformity and social influence are forms of social influence, there are important differences between them.
1. With obedience, there is a direct request to change our behaviour.
With conformity, there is not a direct request to change our behaviour, but we can choose to, for example in order to fit in.
2. With obedience, the request to change our behaviour is usually from just one person.
With conformity, we may conform in order to fit in with more than one person - a group.
3. With obedience, the person influencing us is of a higher status (they have authority).
With conformity, the person or persons influencing us could be of a higher, lower or the same status.
4. With obedience, the person influencing us does not necessarily act in the same way as us.
For example, a teacher may ask you to be quiet, whilst they continue to talk.
With conformity, the person or people influencing us does generally act in a similar way to us.
We may conform to fit in with them and so may what in the same or similar way to them?
We may conform to fit in with them and so may: 1. Act Or, 2. Behave in the same or similar way to them
Although both conformity and social influence are forms of social influence, there are important differences between them.
1. With obedience, there is a direct request to change our behaviour.
With conformity, there is not a direct request to change our behaviour, but we can choose to, for example in order to fit in.
2. With obedience, the request to change our behaviour is usually from just one person.
With conformity, we may conform in order to fit in with more than one person - a group.
3. With obedience, the person influencing us is of a higher status (they have authority).
With conformity, the person or persons influencing us could be of a higher, lower or the same status.
4. With obedience, the person influencing us does not necessarily act in the same way as us.
For example, a teacher may ask you to be quiet, whilst they continue to talk.
With conformity, the person or people influencing us does generally act in a similar way to us.
We may conform to fit in with them and so may act or behave in the same or similar way to them.
5. Obedience is usually seen as a what that we don’t mind admitting to?
Obedience is usually seen as a positive action that we don’t mind admitting to
Although both conformity and social influence are forms of social influence, there are important differences between them.
1. With obedience, there is a direct request to change our behaviour.
With conformity, there is not a direct request to change our behaviour, but we can choose to, for example in order to fit in.
2. With obedience, the request to change our behaviour is usually from just one person.
With conformity, we may conform in order to fit in with more than one person - a group.
3. With obedience, the person influencing us is of a higher status (they have authority).
With conformity, the person or persons influencing us could be of a higher, lower or the same status.
4. With obedience, the person influencing us does not necessarily act in the same way as us.
For example, a teacher may ask you to be quiet, whilst they continue to talk.
With conformity, the person or people influencing us does generally act in a similar way to us.
We may conform to fit in with them and so may act or behave in the same or similar way to them.
5. Obedience is usually seen as a positive action that we don’t mind admitting to.
Conformity can be seen as a positive action, but it can also be seen as a negative action, since the person could be seen as less what?
Conformity can be seen as a positive action, but it can also be seen as a negative action, since the person could be seen as less:
- Independent
- Of an individual
'’When you think of the long and gloomy history of man, you will find that more hideous crimes have been committed …
Who (what year)?
''When you think of the long and gloomy history of man, you will find that more hideous crimes have been committed in the name of: 1. Obedience than have ever 2. Rebellion,'' C.P. Snow (1961)
'’When you think of the long and gloomy history of man, you will find that more hideous crimes have been committed in the name of obedience than have ever been committed in the name of rebellion,’’ C.P. Snow (1961).
One such example of this was when 6 million innocent people were what by the Nazis during Hitler’s regime?
One such example of this was when 6 million innocent people were systematically slaughtered on command by the Nazis during Hitler’s regime
'’When you think of the long and gloomy history of man, you will find that more hideous crimes have been committed in the name of obedience than have ever been committed in the name of rebellion,’’ C.P. Snow (1961).
One such example of this was when 6 million innocent people were systematically slaughtered on command by the Nazis during Hitler’s regime.
The inhumane policies of the Nazis could only have been carried out on such a massive scale if what?
The inhumane policies of the Nazis could only have been carried out on such a massive scale if a very large number of people obeyed orders
'’When you think of the long and gloomy history of man, you will find that more hideous crimes have been committed in the name of obedience than have ever been committed in the name of rebellion,’’ C.P. Snow (1961).
One such example of this was when 6 million innocent people were systematically slaughtered on command by the Nazis during Hitler’s regime.
The inhumane policies of the Nazis could only have been carried out on such a massive scale if a very large number of people obeyed orders.
The defence for many of the war criminals was that they were only doing what?
The defence for many of the war criminals was that they were only following orders
Milgram’s study is an attempt to test the ‘Germans are different’ hypothesis.
The ‘Germans are different’ hypothesis states that Germans have a what?
The ‘Germans are different’ hypothesis states that Germans have a basic character deficit
Milgram’s study is an attempt to test the ‘Germans are different’ hypothesis.
The ‘Germans are different’ hypothesis states that Germans have a basic character deficit, which means they have a what?
The ‘Germans are different’ hypothesis states that Germans have a basic character deficit, which means they have a readiness to obey people in authority
Milgram’s study is an attempt to test the ‘Germans are different’ hypothesis.
The ‘Germans are different’ hypothesis states that Germans have a basic character deficit, which means they have a basic character deficit, which means they have a readiness to obey people in authority, regardless of what?
The ‘Germans are different’ hypothesis states that Germans have a basic character deficit, which means they have a readiness to obey people in authority, regardless of the act they are being asked to carry out
Milgram’s study is an attempt to test the ‘Germans are different’ hypothesis.
The ‘Germans are different’ hypothesis states that Germans have a basic character deficit, which means they have a basic character deficit, which means they have a readiness to obey people in authority, regardless of the act they are being asked to carry out.
The ‘Germans are different’ hypothesis is an example of a what explanation?
The ‘Germans are different’ hypothesis is an example of a dispositional explanation
Milgram’s study is an attempt to test the ‘Germans are different’ hypothesis.
The ‘Germans are different’ hypothesis states that Germans have a basic character deficit, which means they have a basic character deficit, which means they have a readiness to obey people in authority, regardless of the act they are being asked to carry out.
The ‘Germans are different’ hypothesis is an example of a dispositional explanation, because it is arguing that what?
The ‘Germans are different’ hypothesis is an example of a dispositional explanation, because it is arguing that the cause of behaviour is believed to result from the person’s own:
1. Personality
Or,
2. Characteristics
Milgram’s study is an attempt to test the ‘Germans are different’ hypothesis.
The ‘Germans are different’ hypothesis states that Germans have a basic character deficit, which means they have a basic character deficit, which means they have a readiness to obey people in authority, regardless of the act they are being asked to carry out.
The ‘Germans are different’ hypothesis is an example of a dispositional explanation, because it is arguing that the cause of behaviour is believed to result from the person’s own personality or characteristics.
However, Milgram set out to question this what of the Germans?
Milgram set out to question this dispositional attribution of the Germans
Milgram’s study is an attempt to test the ‘Germans are different’ hypothesis.
The ‘Germans are different’ hypothesis states that Germans have a basic character deficit, which means they have a basic character deficit, which means they have a readiness to obey people in authority, regardless of the act they are being asked to carry out.
The ‘Germans are different’ hypothesis is an example of a dispositional explanation, because it is arguing that the cause of behaviour is believed to result from the person’s own personality or characteristics.
However, Milgram set out to question this dispositional attribution of the Germans.
Milgram believed that the what had led to the inhumane behaviour of the Nazis?
Milgram believed that the situation had led to the inhumane behaviour of the Nazis
Milgram’s study is an attempt to test the ‘Germans are different’ hypothesis.
The ‘Germans are different’ hypothesis states that Germans have a basic character deficit, which means they have a basic character deficit, which means they have a readiness to obey people in authority, regardless of the act they are being asked to carry out.
The ‘Germans are different’ hypothesis is an example of a dispositional explanation, because it is arguing that the cause of behaviour is believed to result from the person’s own personality or characteristics.
However, Milgram set out to question this dispositional attribution of the Germans.
Milgram believed that the situation had led to the inhumane behaviour of the Nazis and therefore that anybody in the what would have done the same in the same circumstances?
Milgram believed that:
- The situation had led to the inhumane behaviour of the Nazis
- Therefore that anybody in the same situation as those committing such atrocities would have done the same in the same circumstances
Milgram’s study is an attempt to test the ‘Germans are different’ hypothesis.
The ‘Germans are different’ hypothesis states that Germans have a basic character deficit, which means they have a basic character deficit, which means they have a readiness to obey people in authority, regardless of the act they are being asked to carry out.
The ‘Germans are different’ hypothesis is an example of a dispositional explanation, because it is arguing that the cause of behaviour is believed to result from the person’s own personality or characteristics.
However, Milgram set out to question this dispositional attribution of the Germans.
Milgram believed that the situation had led to the inhumane behaviour of the Nazis and therefore that anybody in the same situation as those committing such atrocities would have done the same in the same circumstances.
Milgram argued that people would commit atrocities if what?
Milgram argued that people would commit atrocities if required to do so by an authority figure
Milgram’s study is an attempt to test the ‘Germans are different’ hypothesis.
The ‘Germans are different’ hypothesis states that Germans have a basic character deficit, which means they have a basic character deficit, which means they have a readiness to obey people in authority, regardless of the act they are being asked to carry out.
The ‘Germans are different’ hypothesis is an example of a dispositional explanation, because it is arguing that the cause of behaviour is believed to result from the person’s own personality or characteristics.
However, Milgram set out to question this dispositional attribution of the Germans.
Milgram believed that the situation had led to the inhumane behaviour of the Nazis and therefore that anybody in the same situation as those committing such atrocities would have done the same in the same circumstances.
Milgram argued that people would commit atrocities if required to do so by an authority figure.
This argument is an example of a what explanation?
This argument is an example of a situational argument
Milgram’s study is an attempt to test the ‘Germans are different’ hypothesis.
The ‘Germans are different’ hypothesis states that Germans have a basic character deficit, which means they have a basic character deficit, which means they have a readiness to obey people in authority, regardless of the act they are being asked to carry out.
The ‘Germans are different’ hypothesis is an example of a dispositional explanation, because it is arguing that the cause of behaviour is believed to result from the person’s own personality or characteristics.
However, Milgram set out to question this dispositional attribution of the Germans.
Milgram believed that the situation had led to the inhumane behaviour of the Nazis and therefore that anybody in the same situation as those committing such atrocities would have done the same in the same circumstances.
Milgram argued that people would commit atrocities if required to do so by an authority figure.
This argument is an example of a situational explanation, because it is arguing that what?
This argument is an example of a situational explanation, because it is arguing that the behaviour resulted from the situation a person was in
