RESEARCH ON OBEDIENCE (situation factors)

Question 1

burger for proximity (research on obedience)

Answer 1

B: Proximity definition
U: Closer physical distance increases likelihood of obedience
R: Milgram’s study (1963): Obedience levels decreased as distance to learner increased
G: Strength: Demonstrates how situational factors affect obedience
E: Important for understanding dynamics of authority and compliance
R: Weakness: Ethical issues with deception and informed consent

Question 2

burger for location(research on obedience)

Answer 2

B: Location definition
U: Influence of setting on obedience; authority’s perceived legitimacy
R: Milgram’s study: Obedience dropped to 48% in a lower-status setting
G: Strength: Illustrates context’s role in obedience behavior
E: Relevant for understanding how environment shapes authority perception
R: Weakness: Orne and Holland: Concerns about participants seeing through deception

Question 3

burger for power of uniform (research on obedience)

Answer 3

B: Power of uniform definition
U: Uniform increases perceived authority; enhances obedience
R: Bushman’s research: Higher obedience rates when experimenter in uniform
G: Strength: Highlights visual cues in authority perception
E: Important for understanding influence of appearance on obedience
R: Weakness: Individual differences; gender differences not found in many replications (Blass)