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Which of the following statements best describes the agentic state explanation for obedience?

A

People obey because they perceive the commander to occupy a recognized and accepted position within a social hierarchy.

B

People obey because they have an internal belief system that makes them highly sensitive to rules and hostile to minority groups.

C

People obey because they see themselves as agents of an authority figure and therefore do not feel personally responsible for the consequences of their actions.

D

People obey because they seek to gain social approval and avoid being excluded by their peers in a social group.

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Obedience Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Psychology
  3. /Obedience

73 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Psychology Obedience. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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