Obedience and Situational Factors
This topic investigates the psychology of obedience, focusing on Milgram's agency theory. Students will discuss how situational factors such as proximity and authority figures impact obedient behaviour.
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This topic investigates the psychology of obedience, focusing on Milgram's agency theory. Students will discuss how situational factors such as proximity and authority figures impact obedient behaviour.
Key Questions
- What is the agentic state?
- How did Milgram test obedience to authority?
- How do situational factors increase obedience?
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