1.5.2.3 Uniform

• Why are visual cues like uniforms important in social interactions?

  They help people adhere to social roles.
• What does the term "uniform" refer to?

  A distinctive set of clothing
• What are the roles of uniforms in social signaling?

  • Communicate specific roles in society
  • Indicate authority and responsibility
  • Encourage respect and adherence to procedures
  • Facilitate cooperation and interaction
• What is internalization in the context of uniform influence?

  Accepting values and beliefs from the uniform
• How did the obedience rates compare between security guards and those in milkman uniforms?

  Security guards had higher obedience than milkmen
• What is the significance of uniforms in certain jobs?

  They communicate roles in society.
• What is the relationship between uniform wearers and public compliance?

  Uniform wearers increase public obedience through influence
• Why do people comply with instructions from uniformed individuals?

  Due to internalization and identification processes
• How does a police officer's uniform function in society?

  It indicates their role in maintaining order.
• How does identification affect obedience to uniforms?

  People emulate the behavior of uniform wearers
• What was the compliance rate for individuals in security guard uniforms?

  76% compliance
• What is the effect of uniforms on people's perception of safety?

  Uniforms can instill a sense of safety
• What feelings or concepts can a uniform convey?

  Authority, discipline, or purpose
• What do uniforms signal in terms of authority?

  They signal authority figures
• What effect does wearing a uniform have on people's perception of authority?

  It leads to respect and obedience.
• Why do uniforms increase compliance rates?

  People obey those who appear to hold power
• What are the psychological mechanisms behind uniform's influence?

  Internalization and identification
• How do police uniforms influence public behavior?

  • Instill a sense of safety
  • Create trust in authority
  • Encourage voluntary compliance with instructions
• What is the purpose of a uniform?

  To identify individuals within a specific group
• How does a uniform influence obedience according to Bushman's findings?

  It enhances perceived authority and compliance
• Why do uniforms signify legitimate power and status?

  They make people feel secure following their lead
• What was the compliance rate for individuals in plain clothes?

  30% compliance
• What are the key reasons uniforms impact obedience?

  • Visual cues signify legitimate power and status
  • Expectation of knowledge implies training and expertise
• What does the expectation of knowledge imply when someone wears a uniform?

  It implies training and expertise
• What are the obedience rates for different uniforms based on the study?

  • Security guards: 76% compliance
  • Milkman uniforms: 47% compliance
  • Plain clothes: 30% compliance
• How do security guards at concerts maintain order?

  By guiding crowds with their uniforms
• What did Bushman's study reveal about obedience and uniforms?

  People obey commands from uniformed individuals
• What effect does a security guard's uniform have on obedience?

  It makes them appear authoritative
• What do a judge's robes symbolize?

  Authority and responsibility in the courtroom.