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Megan Parsley

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Understanding Obedience and Social Influence in Psychology

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Megan Parsley

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A comprehensive exploration of social influence theory psychology and obedience... Show more


<p>According to social influence theory in psychology, individuals are influenced by the actions of others, and this influence can predict

Page 2: Agency Theory and Moral Strain

This section delves into obedience to authority theory through the lens of Agency Theory, explaining how individuals act as agents within social hierarchies.

Vocabulary: Agentic shift refers to the transition from autonomous decision-making to following authority figures.

Definition: Agentic state occurs when individuals act as agents following orders, while autonomous state represents independent decision-making.

Highlight: The theory helps explain historical events involving mass obedience to authority figures.


<p>According to social influence theory in psychology, individuals are influenced by the actions of others, and this influence can predict

Page 3: Burger's Replication Study

Burger's study partially replicated Milgram's experiment to examine whether situational factors influence obedience to authority in the workplace and other contexts.

Example: Participants were given $50 and informed they could withdraw, with 70% continuing after 150V.

Highlight: The study included both genders and diverse ethnicities, addressing previous sampling limitations.

Quote: "70% continued after 150V, showing remarkable consistency with Milgram's original findings."


<p>According to social influence theory in psychology, individuals are influenced by the actions of others, and this influence can predict

Page 4: Original Milgram Experiment

The original Milgram experiment investigated obedience to authority examples in everyday life through a controlled laboratory setting.

Definition: The experiment measured obedience levels through participants' willingness to administer electric shocks under authority's direction.

Example: All participants obeyed up to 300V, with 65% continuing to maximum voltage 450V450V.

Highlight: The study demonstrated how normal people might blindly obey authority figures despite moral reservations.


<p>According to social influence theory in psychology, individuals are influenced by the actions of others, and this influence can predict

Page 5: Milgram Variations

Various experimental variations explored different aspects of obedience to authority psychology examples, including telephone conditions and ordinary man scenarios.

Example: In telephone condition variations, obedience decreased to 20.5% when authority figure wasn't physically present.

Highlight: Participants often found ways to resist while appearing compliant, such as giving lower voltages or skipping questions.

Quote: "Nearly all protested but continued when given orders over the phone."


<p>According to social influence theory in psychology, individuals are influenced by the actions of others, and this influence can predict

Page 1: Social Impact Theory and Behavioral Influence

Social Impact Theory explores how individuals are influenced by others' actions, with the impact increasing as group numbers grow. The theory considers three key factors: strength, immediacy, and number of influencers.

Definition: Social Impact Theory examines how social forces affect individual behavior through multiple factors including source strength, immediacy, and number of influencers.

Example: The "looking up" experiment demonstrated social influence, where people stopped to look up when others did, particularly effective with 5-6 participants.

Highlight: The theory introduces the divisional effect concept, where social pressure is divided among multiple targets, leading to diffused responsibility.



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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.

Stefan S

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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

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Brad T

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Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍

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Psychology

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Jul 18, 2025

5 pages

Understanding Obedience and Social Influence in Psychology

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Megan Parsley

@meganparsley

A comprehensive exploration of social influence theory psychology and obedience to authority psychology, focusing on Milgram's groundbreaking experiments and subsequent research. The studies demonstrate how individuals respond to authority figures and social pressure, with particular emphasis on the agentic... Show more


<p>According to social influence theory in psychology, individuals are influenced by the actions of others, and this influence can predict

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Page 2: Agency Theory and Moral Strain

This section delves into obedience to authority theory through the lens of Agency Theory, explaining how individuals act as agents within social hierarchies.

Vocabulary: Agentic shift refers to the transition from autonomous decision-making to following authority figures.

Definition: Agentic state occurs when individuals act as agents following orders, while autonomous state represents independent decision-making.

Highlight: The theory helps explain historical events involving mass obedience to authority figures.


<p>According to social influence theory in psychology, individuals are influenced by the actions of others, and this influence can predict

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Page 3: Burger's Replication Study

Burger's study partially replicated Milgram's experiment to examine whether situational factors influence obedience to authority in the workplace and other contexts.

Example: Participants were given $50 and informed they could withdraw, with 70% continuing after 150V.

Highlight: The study included both genders and diverse ethnicities, addressing previous sampling limitations.

Quote: "70% continued after 150V, showing remarkable consistency with Milgram's original findings."


<p>According to social influence theory in psychology, individuals are influenced by the actions of others, and this influence can predict

Page 4: Original Milgram Experiment

The original Milgram experiment investigated obedience to authority examples in everyday life through a controlled laboratory setting.

Definition: The experiment measured obedience levels through participants' willingness to administer electric shocks under authority's direction.

Example: All participants obeyed up to 300V, with 65% continuing to maximum voltage 450V450V.

Highlight: The study demonstrated how normal people might blindly obey authority figures despite moral reservations.


<p>According to social influence theory in psychology, individuals are influenced by the actions of others, and this influence can predict

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Page 5: Milgram Variations

Various experimental variations explored different aspects of obedience to authority psychology examples, including telephone conditions and ordinary man scenarios.

Example: In telephone condition variations, obedience decreased to 20.5% when authority figure wasn't physically present.

Highlight: Participants often found ways to resist while appearing compliant, such as giving lower voltages or skipping questions.

Quote: "Nearly all protested but continued when given orders over the phone."


<p>According to social influence theory in psychology, individuals are influenced by the actions of others, and this influence can predict

Page 1: Social Impact Theory and Behavioral Influence

Social Impact Theory explores how individuals are influenced by others' actions, with the impact increasing as group numbers grow. The theory considers three key factors: strength, immediacy, and number of influencers.

Definition: Social Impact Theory examines how social forces affect individual behavior through multiple factors including source strength, immediacy, and number of influencers.

Example: The "looking up" experiment demonstrated social influence, where people stopped to look up when others did, particularly effective with 5-6 participants.

Highlight: The theory introduces the divisional effect concept, where social pressure is divided among multiple targets, leading to diffused responsibility.

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Is Knowunity really free of charge?

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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.

Stefan S

iOS user

This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

Samantha Klich

Android user

Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.

Anna

iOS user

I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️

Thomas R

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Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades

Brad T

Android user

Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍

David K

iOS user

The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!

Sudenaz Ocak

Android user

In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.

Greenlight Bonnie

Android user

I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend

Aubrey

iOS user

Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀

Marco B

iOS user

THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

Elisha

iOS user

This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!

Paul T

iOS user

The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.

Stefan S

iOS user

This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

Samantha Klich

Android user

Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.

Anna

iOS user

I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️

Thomas R

iOS user

Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades

Brad T

Android user

Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍

David K

iOS user

The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!

Sudenaz Ocak

Android user

In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.

Greenlight Bonnie

Android user

I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend

Aubrey

iOS user

Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀

Marco B

iOS user

THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

Elisha

iOS user

This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!

Paul T

iOS user