Ways to prevent blind obedience Flashcards
1
Q
Blind obedience
A
To comply with an order without questioning it
2
Q
Ways to prevent blind obedience
A
Social support
Familiarity of the situation
Distance
Education
3
Q
Social support
A
When we are with others who resist obedience, we are more likely to follow suit.
4
Q
Familiarity of the situation
A
When we are in a situation that is unfamiliar or ambiguous, we are more likely to follow orders because we do not know how to behave.
5
Q
Distance
A
If we increase the distance between ourselves and an authority figure, their impact is lessened.
6
Q
Education
A
Education about the dangers of blind obedience is key to resisting as it can give us insight into our own behavious.
