Conformity and Obedience Flashcards
1
Q
What do studies on conformity and obedience tell us about choice making?
A
30% of people will conform even if the choice is wrong; 50% will obey authority even if its wrong.
2
Q
conformity
A
a change in a persons behavior to coincide more closely with a group standard
3
Q
obedience
A
behavior that complies with the explicit demands of the individuals in the authority (i.e. nazi germany)