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obedience

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compliance with an order, request or law or submission to another’s authority

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authority

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power/right to give others orders, make decisions and enforce obedience

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experimenter

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a person who performs a scientific procedure, especially in a laboratory setting, to determine something

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bystander apathy/effect

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where people fail to act and help someone in need when others are present

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diffusion of responsibility

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where lots of bystanders see a victim and each individual takes less responsibility as they think someone else will help, each individual perceives responsibility of helping to be shared among those present - so no one helps

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altruism

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unselfish concern for others - do it because you want to with no reward (not due to duty, loyalty, religion) - cares for the well-being of others

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