Obedience

Question 1

Obedience

Answer 1

following the commands of someone with authority, or the rules or laws of our society

Question 2

Constructive obedience

Answer 2

when there is compliance with the orders of an authority that results in a positive outcome

Question 3

Destructive obedience

Answer 3

when there is compliance with the orders of an authority that results in a negative outcome

Question 4

Influences of obedience:

Answer 4

• Social proximity
• Group pressure
• Legitimacy of authority figures

Question 5

Social proximity

Answer 5

closeness between two or more people/physical distance and closeness of relationship which makes it easier to obey an order when victim is distant and not visible

Question 6

Group pressure

Answer 6

exists when there is little to no group support for resisting authority figures and more likely to be obedient where there is group support (encouragement)

Question 7

Legitimacy of authority figures

Answer 7

authority is perceived as being legitimate and having power which inclines likelihood of obedience happening