agency theory Flashcards
1
Q
what is the autonomous state?
A
we choose and control how we behave and take responsibility for our actions
2
Q
what is the agentic shift
A
carrying out orders from an authority figure
3
Q
the shift from autonomy to agentic is called…?
A
agency
4
Q
what is moral strain?
A
anxiety caused by orders that conflict with our sense of ‘right’ and ‘wrong’
5
Q
supporting evidence?
A
100% Milgrams participants pressed 300V
65% went to 450V
6
Q
BUT?
A
Perry argues 60% were disobedient, discounting those who saw through deception
7
Q
contrasting evidence?
A
90% nurses remained autonomous and disobeyed orders
8
Q
application?
A
military leaders decrease moral strain using desensitising language to increase obedience
EG. ‘collateral damage’
