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1. Social Influence
1.5 Obedience
1.5.2 Situational Variables Affecting Obedience
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What are situational variables in psychology?
Aspects of the environment
Closer proximity to the authority figure and further from the victim increases
obedience
A dingy location reduces obedience compared to a
respectable
one.
How does a formal uniform affect obedience?
Increases obedience
The presence of an authority figure is an example of a
situational
variable.
What is the effect of location on obedience levels?
Respectable location increases obedience
What are the three key situational variables affecting obedience?
Location, uniform, authority figure
The presence of an authority figure is a
situational variable
.
The physical environment where obedience takes place is referred to as its
location
.
Match the situational variable with its effect on obedience:
Uniform ↔️ Formal attire increases obedience
Location ↔️ Respectable environment increases obedience
How does proximity affect obedience?
Closeness to authority increases obedience
Situational variables such as the presence of an authority figure, the location, and the uniform can all impact
obedience
What is one situational variable that affects obedience levels?
Location
The attire worn by the authority figure is referred to as their
uniform
The characteristics of the authority figure influence
obedience levels
.
Match the situational variable with its description:
Location ↔️ Environment where obedience takes place
Uniform ↔️ Attire worn by authority figure
Authority figure ↔️ Presence and characteristics of person giving orders
Situational variables are external factors that influence an individual's
behavior
Situational variables affect how people respond to
authority figures
.
What is a key situational variable in obedience studies?
Location
Arrange the key situational variables in order of their influence on obedience levels:
1️⃣ Authority figure
2️⃣ Uniform
3️⃣ Location
How does the location of an obedience experiment influence obedience levels?
Prestige affects obedience
Situational variables are aspects of the environment or situation that affect how people respond to
authority
The uniform worn by the authority figure is a key
situational variable
.
What type of attire might increase obedience levels in an authority figure?
Police uniform
Key situational variables include the location, the uniform, and the
authority
The presence and characteristics of the authority figure are
situational variables
.
What is the term for the attire worn by the authority figure?
Uniform
Situational variables are aspects of the environment or situation that affect how people respond to
authority
The environment where obedience takes place is called the
location
.
What is one example of a characteristic of an authority figure that might influence obedience?
Their presence
Key situational variables include the location, the uniform, and the
authority
Situational variables are external factors that influence an individual's
behavior
What is one key situational variable affecting obedience?
Location
The attire worn by the authority figure is called a
uniform
.
What is the environment where obedience takes place called?
Location
The uniform worn by the
authority figure
can influence obedience levels.
The physical closeness of the authority figure to the participant is called
proximity
What happens to obedience levels when the authority figure is closer to the participant?
Increases
Obedience levels decrease when the authority figure is further away from the
participant
.
The proximity of the authority figure to the participant can increase
obedience
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