Obedience to Authority Flashcards

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a change in behavior or beliefs as a result of the commands of others in authority

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obedience

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“The effects of punishment on memory” Word pair memorization task
-people will likely follow orders, even harmful ones, when instructed by an accepted authority figure.

  • “Teacher” : delivers painful electric shocks to learner for incorrect answers
  • “Learner” : a middle-aged man with a heart condition (confederate)
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Milgram’s Study

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  • Prestige and Status of Experimenter
  • Presence of others who disobey
  • Proximity of Victim
  • Personality
    characteristics
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Factors that decrease/increase obedience

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unpleasant state of arousal people experience when they perceive a threat to their free will. May lead to resist social influence and persuasion attempts

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Reactance Theory

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