Key Definitions

• What is the definition of the agentic state in the context of obedience?

  An explanation of obedience where individuals act as an "agent" for an authority figure and do not take responsibility for their actions.
• How does compliance differ from internalisation?

  Compliance is a superficial change in behavior that occurs only in the presence of a group, while internalisation is a complete change in behavior and beliefs that persists outside the group.
• What is the definition of identification in social influence?

  A change in an individual's behavior and internal beliefs to match those of a specific group, but only in the presence of that group.
• What is the role of informational social influence in conformity?

  It occurs when an individual conforms because they believe someone has more knowledge and is therefore more likely to be correct.
• What does the legitimacy of authority refer to in the context of obedience?

  It is an explanation of obedience where individuals obey someone perceived to be in a higher position of authority or in the social hierarchy.
• How does the locus of control influence social influence?

  It explains an individual's tendency to attribute events in their life to either external or internal control, affecting their resistance or conformity.
• What is normative social influence?

  It is when an individual conforms due to the belief that they will be ostracized or perceived negatively if they do not conform.
• What is the definition of identification

  A change in an individuals behaviour and internal beliefs to that’s of a specific group, but only in the presence of that group.