agentic state and legitimacy of authority Flashcards
agentic state
state in which a person believes someone else will take responsibility for their actions
Agentic Shift
transition from an autonomous state to an agentic state
agency theory
people are more likely to obey when in an agentic state because they do not believe they will face consequences
legitimacy of authority
the credibility of an authority figure, which affects obedience levels
how does moral credibility affect obedience
people are more likely to obey authority figures seen as morally good or legitimate
expert authority in the context of Milgram’s study
the perception that the experimenter is knowledgeable and responsible due to their position as a scientist
situational factors in obedience
authority figure, location, and proximity
how does wearing a uniform affect obedience
increases perceived status and legitimacy, leading to higher obedience
impact of location on obedience in Milgram’s study
obedience was higher in a prestigious location (Yale) compared to a rundown office
how does proximity to the authority figure influence obedience
closer proximity increases pressure to obey and decreases pressure to resist
obedience levels when the experimenter was in the same room versus over the phone
62.5% obedience in the same room vs. 20.5% when instructions were given over the phone
Fill in the blank: People are more likely to obey someone in a location linked to _______
higher status and legitimacy
lack of internal validity
- too vague
Milgram 1963
suggested ppts were not in agentic state but may have obeyed due to experimenters authority
- not all obeyed, may be due to personality
Culture bias
Kilham and Mann 1974
replicated milgrams study in australia
obedience rates lower compared to USA
