During a corporate training seminar, Jamil refused to hand over his mobile phone when demanded to do so by an external IT support assistant who was wearing casual jeans and a t-shirt.
Explain one factor, using the psychology of obedience, that might account for Jamil's behaviour.
171 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Psychology Content, covering Theories of obedience, Research into obedience (Milgram variations), Factors affecting obedience and dissent, Explanations and research into prejudice, Factors affecting prejudice, Individual differences in obedience/prejudice, and Developmental psychology in obedience/prejudice. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.