Saturday, 7 March 2015

Social - Independent Behaviour - Obedience

Time for Discussion

 - Gamson - In study, participants has time to store information and discuss suspicions. They questioned the legitimacy and motive of the authority.

Gender

Social Heroism

- Putting oneself at risk for others.
- Resisting authority makes you a hero.
- e.g. Nelson Mandela and Michael Bernhardt.

Morals

- Rohlberg found that with imaginary moral issues, Milgram's volunteers were more defiant when they had a high level of morals.
- This was due to feeling responsible and empathetic.

Disobedient Model

- Exposing people to the actions of disobedient models. e.g. Milgram confederates.
- 10% obedience when someone else refused to deliver shocks.

Situational Factors

- Venue of the study - Milgram.
- Social support - confederates.
- Removing the buffer - having teacher and learner in the same room in Milgram.

Culture

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