explanations of authority L6

• What is the first condition for shifting to the agentic state?

  Perception of legitimacy of authority
• What does the agentic state involve?

  Shifting responsibility for actions to others
• Who referred to the agentic state process?

  Milgram
• What is the role of a legitimate authority in the agentic state?

  It provides social control and expectations
• How does Milgram's study demonstrate the agentic state?

  Participants obeyed the authority figure's commands
• What happens to a person's self-image in the agentic state?

  It no longer reflects their responsibility
• What is the agentic shift?

  Moving from autonomous to agentic state
• What does the agentic state allow individuals to do?

  Carry out another person's wishes
• What did Milgram find about participants' feelings during the study?

  They felt guilt-free while obeying
• What is a binding factor in obedience?

  Social etiquette regulating behavior
• How does the category of institution influence obedience?

  It affects obedience more than specific status
• What is a criticism of Milgram's agentic state explanation?

  It fails to explain gradual transitions
• What did Lifton find about doctors at Auschwitz?

  They changed irreversibly from caring professionals
• What is the impact of long-term evil actions on individuals?

  It alters their thinking and behavior
• What is a potential consequence of breaking off an experiment?

  Appearing arrogant and rude
• What situational factors influence obedience in Milgram's study?

  Legitimacy of authority and location
• What dispositional factor is mentioned in relation to obedience?

  Authoritarian personality
• How does uniform affect obedience?

  It enhances the perception of authority