Social - Agency Theory

Question 1

In the agentic state we perceive ourselves to be the agent of someone else’s will so

Answer 1

the authority figure commanding us is responsible for what we do so we do not feel guilt.

Question 2

In the autonomous state we perceive ourselves to be responsible for

Answer 2

Our own behaviour so we feel the guilt for what we do

Question 3

To be perceived as an authority figure

Answer 3

People may carry symbols or authority like uniform or possess status

Question 4

An order from an authority figure triggers the

Answer 4

Agentic shift into the agentic state

Question 5

Moral staring is when an authority figure issues an order that

Answer 5

Goes against our conscience causing us to feel uncomfortable

Question 6

Milgram states that his own participants used defence mechanisms to lessen the strain:

Answer 6

denial

Avoidance

Degree of involvement

Helping the learner

Question 7

Going into the agentic state removes moral strain because

Answer 7

We regard the authority for figure as now being responsible for our actions