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GCSE Psychology · key term
Following a direct order from an authority figure.
Used by AQA and OCR
Paper 2
Following a direct order from someone perceived to have authority.
Revise: ObedienceObedience means following a direct order from someone perceived to have authority. For example, a worker may report colleagues for making personal calls because their manager orders them to do so. The direct order distinguishes obedience from conformity, where someone follows a group’s behaviour or expectations without necessarily being ordered.
Paper 2
Distinguish obedience to a direct order from conformity to a group’s behaviour or expectations.
In an application answer, identify the relevant detail in the scenario and explain how it could increase or decrease obedience.
When discussing proximity, state who is closer to whom. Closeness to the person being harmed can reduce destructive obedience.
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Conformity, collective behaviour and obedience describe different aspects of this influence.
Following an order or instruction from someone perceived to have authority.
Following an order from an authority figure.
