agentic state and legitimacy of authority Flashcards

(5 cards)

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what is agentic state

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acting as an agent of another person - do not feel responsible for their actions

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2
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what state are we in everyday

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autonomous

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3
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what two conditions make agentic shift more likely

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if authority figure perceived as legitimate
if individual believe authority will take responsibility for actions

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legitimacy of authority states that we only obey people who are?

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above us, have more authority than us , ordered in a hierarchical way : give commands to those below them

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5
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how has legitimacy of authority been reinforced since a young age

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learn to obey legitimate authority in childhood : parents and teachers

trust them and fear punishment if we disobey

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