Agentic state

• What is the concept of the Agentic State in the Milgram experiment?

  It is where individuals feel zero responsibility for their actions.
• Why were the results of the Milgram experiment considered counterintuitive?

  Because participants acted in ways contrary to what we would expect from humans.
• What are the two states participants likely entered during the Milgram experiment?

  Autonomous state and Agentic state.
• What is the Autonomous state?

  It is the first stage of behavior where one acts in a self-controlled way.
• What is the Agentic state?

  It is the second stage of behavior where one acts on behalf of someone else.
• What must happen before someone enters the Agentic state?

  They must first be in the Autonomous state.
• What is the term for the change from Autonomous state to Agentic state?

  Agentic Shift.
• What keeps individuals within the Agentic state once they have entered it?

  People's morals and possible threats.
• How did Hitler utilize the Agentic state during WW2?

  He enforced obedience through perceived authority, leading people to act against their morals.
• What are the requirements for someone to undergo the Agentic shift?

  The person causing the shift must have perceived authority figure status.
• Who was perceived as an authority figure in the context of the Milgram experiment?

  Hitler.
• What factors influence perceived authority according to Milgram?

  Location, proximity, and uniform.
• What is the relationship between the agentic state and autonomous state in terms of moral responsibility?

  • In the agentic state, individuals feel no personal responsibility for their actions.
  • In the autonomous state, individuals act with self-control and take responsibility.
  • The transition between these states is marked by the Agentic Shift.
• What did the study by Tarnow reveal about authority and obedience in US Aircraft crashes?

  Errors were made by crews relying solely on the captain's experience.
• What is the conclusion drawn from Fennis & Aarts regarding personal control and the agentic state?

  A loss of personal control makes someone more likely to enter the agentic state.
• What are the differing views on the reasons for entering the agentic state?

  • Some argue it is due to the power of authority.
  • Others believe there are various reasons for entering the agentic state.
  • The debate centers on whether authority is the sole factor.