explanations of obedience

Question 1

what are the two explanations for obedience

Answer 1

the agentic state

legitimacy of authority

Question 2

what is agentic state?

Answer 2

a person sees himself/herself as an agent for carrying out another person’s wishes

Question 3

agentic state - 3 points

Answer 3

• agentic shift = deny personal responsibility when orders come form a figure of authority - they have ultimate responsibility
• > link to milgram’s study = the pps continued with the shocks, wouldn’t have done it myself = AF takes responsibility
• > link to Hofling’s study = nurses put the responsibility to the doctors

Question 4

define legitimacy of authority

Answer 4

someone who is perceived to be in a position of social control in a situation

Question 5

LOA 2 points

Answer 5

• requires an institution

- societies are ordered in a hierarchal