Introduction to obedience Flashcards
1
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Define ‘obedience’
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Where an individual acts in response to a direct order from another individual, who is usually an authority figure
2
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Define ‘disobedience’
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The act of not obeying a command from an authority figure
3
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Define ‘blind obedience’
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The act of following orders without considering if they are morally, ethically or legally correct
4
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Define ‘destructive obedience’
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The act of following orders that lead to the harming of another person or people
5
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Define ‘dissent’
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The act of expressing disagreement with a group’s norms, actions, or decisions
6
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Define ‘legitimate authority’
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The idea that people are more likely to obey someone who they perceive to have the right to power and control over them
7
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Define ‘internalisation’
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Obeying with agreement
