Revision quiz - obedience and minority influence

What is the definition of 'Legitimacy of Authority'?

• Obedience increases when authority figures are perceived to be higher in the social hierarchy.

• A mental state where individuals act as agents of an authority figure.

• A form of social influence where individuals follow direct orders.

• When a small group or individual affects the beliefs and behaviours of others.

Which of the following is a feature of the Agentic State?

• Authority is established through symbols like uniforms.

• It is accompanied by feelings of guilt or anxiety.

• Individuals feel responsible for their actions.

• It explains disobedience in some cases.

What is the 'Agentic Shift'?

• A transition from autonomous to agentic state in the presence of a legitimate authority figure.

• A transition from agentic to autonomous state.

• A shift in responsibility to the victim.

• A change in social hierarchy.

What is a limitation of the 'Agentic State' concept?

• It does not consider the role of authority figures.

• It fully explains obedience in all situations.

• It is not always applicable as some destructive actions occur without an agentic state.

• It always explains disobedience.

What percentage of Milgram’s participants delivered shocks up to 450 volts?

• 50%

• 65%

• 80%

• 100%

Which of the following is NOT a key process of minority influence?

• Commitment

• Flexibility

• Autonomy

• Consistency

What is the 'Snowball Effect' in the context of minority influence?

• A balance between consistency and adaptability.

• A gradual decrease in the influence of the minority.

• A rapid increase in the number of people adopting the minority view.

• A consistent message presented by the minority.

Which of the following is a real-world application of understanding obedience?

• Designing training programs to promote ethical behaviour in authority-reliant professions.

• Explaining the role of flexibility in minority influence.

• Understanding the impact of diachronic consistency.

• Analyzing the role of gender in obedience studies.

What is the role of 'Uniform' in establishing authority?

• It signifies a lack of authority.

• It is a symbol that enhances perceived legitimacy of authority.

• It decreases obedience in authority-reliant situations.

• It has no impact on authority perception.

Which of the following best describes 'Autonomous State'?

• A state where individuals are influenced by minority groups.

• A state where individuals feel no responsibility for their actions.

• A state where individuals act as agents of an authority figure.

• A state where individuals act on their own values and principles.