Factors That Affect Obedience

Question 1

Social proximity

Answer 1

Refers to the closeness between two or more people. Can be physical proximity or the closeness of relationship.

Question 2

Legitimacy of authority figures

Answer 2

The authority figure is legitimate and has power that is real

Question 3

Group pressure

Answer 3

You’re more likely to be obedient when there is little or no group support for resisting the authority figure. You’re more likely to be obedient where there is group support for the authority figure.