Psychology - Social Influence

3 important questions on Psychology - Social Influence

What is the agentic state and its significance?

  • Agentic state is a mental condition where obedience feels mandatory.
  • Releases individuals from consequences of actions.
  • Contrasts with autonomous state, involving free will and moral conscience.

How does legitimacy of authority function in society?

  • Society creates a hierarchy with members holding more power.
  • This hierarchy is taught from childhood.
  • Authority can lead to punishment; sometimes destructive.
  • Uniform and location influence authority legitimacy.

What role do cultural differences play in obedience?

  • Collectivist cultures are more likely to obey legitimate authority.
  • This perspective is not a complete explanation of obedience, e.g., authoritarianism.

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