It is a form of social influence that is in directresponse to an order from another person
What is the key study for this theory
Milgram's voltage study
What was the aim of Milgram's study
To investigate whether ordinary people would obey an unjust order from an authorityfigure and inflictpain and injureaninnocentperson
What did Milgram conclude
Under the right situational circumstances, ordinary people will obey unjust orders from someone perceived to be a legitimate authority figure
Social-Psychological Factors: AgenticState
Agency theory suggests that wearesocialised from a very young age to follow the rules of society. But in order for this to happen the person has to surrender their freewill.Agenticstate occurs when an individual carries out the orders of an authorityfigure and acts as their agent
