Social and Psychological Factors in Obedience

Agentic state

• A psychological state in which a person sees themselves as an agent executing the orders of another.

• A state of mind where an individual feels completely autonomous and independent.

• A condition where a person is unable to make decisions for themselves.

• A psychological state characterized by a lack of responsibility for one's actions.

Hierarchy

• A system in which members of a group are ranked one above the other.

• A method of organizing tasks based on priority.

• A type of leadership style that promotes equality.

• A process of decision-making that involves all members equally.

Autonomous

• Having the freedom to govern oneself or control one’s own affairs.

• Being dependent on others for decision-making.

• Lacking the ability to make choices.

• Being controlled by external forces.

Social hierarchies

• Systems that rank individuals or groups based on status, authority, or power.

• A method of organizing people based on their income levels.

• A way to classify individuals based on their educational background.

• A system that promotes equality among all individuals.

Reinforced

• Weakened or diminished an idea, behaviour, or structure.

• Strengthened or supported an idea, behaviour, or structure.

• Ignored or overlooked an idea, behaviour, or structure.

• Changed or altered an idea, behaviour, or structure.

Transition

• The process of remaining in a stable state.

• The act of moving backward in time.

• The process or period of changing from one state or condition to another.

• A sudden and unexpected change.

Morals

• Principles or standards of right and wrong behaviour.

• Guidelines for financial success.

• Rules for social etiquette.

• Strategies for effective communication.

Authority

• The ability to influence others without authority.

• The power or right to give orders, make decisions, or enforce obedience.

• A form of government where power is held by the people.

• The process of making laws and regulations.

Obedience

• Compliance with an order, request, or law, or submission to authority.

• A form of resistance against authority.

• The act of ignoring rules and regulations.

• A method of negotiation with peers.

Legitimate

• Conforming to the law or rules; justified or reasonable.

• Unlawful or illegal; not permitted by law.

• Unreasonable or unjustified; lacking proper authority.

• A term used to describe something that is fake or counterfeit.