agentic state and legitimacy of authority Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
what is agentic state
A
acting as an agent of another person - do not feel responsible for their actions
2
Q
what state are we in everyday
A
autonomous
3
Q
what two conditions make agentic shift more likely
A
if authority figure perceived as legitimate
if individual believe authority will take responsibility for actions
4
Q
legitimacy of authority states that we only obey people who are?
A
above us, have more authority than us , ordered in a hierarchical way : give commands to those below them
5
Q
how has legitimacy of authority been reinforced since a young age
A
learn to obey legitimate authority in childhood : parents and teachers
trust them and fear punishment if we disobey