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• What is the legitimacy of authority explanation for obedience?

  It suggests we obey perceived authority figures.
• Why are we more likely to obey authority figures?

  We perceive them to have real authority.
• What justifies the authority of an individual in the legitimacy of authority explanation?

  The individual's position of power in hierarchy.
• What factor is important in determining obedience according to the legitimacy of authority explanation?

  The amount of social power held by the authority figure.
• How might an authority figure demonstrate their social power?

  Through their appearance and manner.
• Why might we trust and respect authority figures?

  We believe they are well-informed and worthy of power.
• What is one reason we might obey authority figures?

  They have the power to punish us.
• What perception do we have regarding authority figures according to the legitimacy of authority explanation?

  Their authority should not be questioned.