Factors Affecting Obedience

Question 1

Situational factors

Answer 1

Proximity, momentum of compliance (starting small and increasing voltages in milgrams study), status of authority, personal responsibility e.g. seeing the person your hurting

Question 2

Individual difference

Answer 2

Locus of control (rotter)
Internal: you are personally responsible for all your actions.
External: fate, other people and luck all play a role in life.
External are more likely to be obedient.
Authoritarian personality beliefs about the importance of authority affect your likelihood to obey.

Question 3

Gender

Answer 3

No difference in milgrams variation with women.

Question 4

Culture

Answer 4

Cultural differences in attitudes to authority means differences in results of milgrams study.