Explanations for Obedience- legitimacy of authority (AO1)

Question 1

What is legitimacy of authority?

Answer 1

Refers to the amount of social power that is held by a person giving instructions

Question 2

why may we trust the authorities instructions?

Answer 2

-due to their expertise

Question 3

what is legitimate social power held by?

Answer 3

Authority figures

Question 4

What is extra AO1 for legitimacy of authority?

Answer 4

participants are most obedient when the authority is considered, credible and legitimate

Question 5

what is there in society and what are we socialised to do?

Answer 5

hierarchy, to obey the orders of individuals that society has given the right to demand obedience- e.g. teachers, doctors, police, officers and parents.

Question 6

What else may social power be associated with?

Answer 6

Social status for example gang members

Question 7

from a young age, what do we learn through that obeying people with authority keeps society functioning?

Answer 7

Socialisation

Question 8

What can convey LOA?

Answer 8

Uniform

Question 9

What may those who have authority have the power to do?

Answer 9

Punish us