Obedience to Authority

Question 1

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

Answer 1

obedience

Question 2

“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)

Answer 2

Milgram’s Study

Question 3

• Prestige and Status of Experimenter
• Presence of others who disobey
• Proximity of Victim
• Personality
  characteristics

Answer 3

Factors that decrease/increase obedience

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Reactance Theory