Agency theory (Milgram) Flashcards
1
Q
why did Milgram develop agency theory?
A
To explain the obedience demonstrated in his studies
2
Q
What two states does Milgram argue a person can be in?
A
- Agentic state
- Autonomous state
3
Q
what is the negative feeling caused by doing something we disagree with called?
A
Moral stain
4
Q
what does milgram argue causes unquestioning obedience in adulthood?
A
- Rewards for doing what told of us in infancy
- reinforced in school years
5
Q
Why does he argue that Obedience has survival value?
A
Natural selection favors those who fit into social hierarchy
