Obedience (AQA A-Level Psychology): Flashcards

Environmental factors influencing obedience

Acting by own free will, taking personal responsibility

Surrendering free will, acting as agent of authority

Milgram (1974)

Extent authority figure perceived as having justified power

Physical/psychological distance from consequences of actions

20.5% (down from 62.5%)

30%

62.5% vs 47.5%

38%