obedience Flashcards
1
Q
what is obedience?
A
- when an individual’s behaviour is influenced by pressure from an authority figure
2
Q
what is dissent?
A
- rejecting the demands of an authority figure
3
Q
why do we follow instructions in everyday life?
A
- we follow instructions to maintain order and prevent accidents
4
Q
what can happen when obedience leads to negative consequences?
A
- obedience can result in horrific actions, such as atrocities
5
Q
how did obedience contribute to the Holocaust?
A
- German soldiers blindly obeyed Nazi orders, leading to the mass extermination of millions of Jews during WWII
