Factors Affecting Obedience

Question 1

What are the two theoretical obedience states in Agency theory

Answer 1

Agentic state
Autonomous state

Question 2

Describe Agentic state

Answer 2

High level of obedience when stressed as we often look for authority figures to have orders to follow

Question 3

Describe Autonomous state

Answer 3

Low levels of obedience and is the most common when we have our own wishes and morals as we see ourself in power

Question 4

What are the two factors Milgram identified as a requirement for entering the agentic state

Answer 4

The authority figure is legitimate
Belief that the authority figure will accept responsibility for what happens

Question 5

What are the types of power that perceived authority figure’s have

Answer 5

Coercive power- ability to administer punishment
Reward power- ability to administer reward
Expert power- superior knowledge
Referent power- someone you look up to
Legitimate power- official job role

Question 6

What are the three main sources that give authority the right to give orders

Answer 6

Tradition- some groups are considered more fit to give instruction
Legal- some people have legal authority
Charisma- some have personal charm to persuade others

Question 7

What type of parenting style makes a child more agentic state

Answer 7

Authoritarian parenting meaning authority should be obeyed at all times