Situational variables affecting obedience including proximity and location, as investigated by Milgram, and uniform
Certain features of a situation — how close you are to the victim, where you are, and whether authority figures wear uniforms — change how likely people are to obey orders.
Real World
Traffic wardens in uniform issue far more fines than plain-clothed parking officers — drivers treat the uniform as a signal of legitimate authority and are more likely to comply without challenge.
Exam Focus
Quote specific percentage drops from Milgram's variations (e.g. 40% in proximity condition) rather than just saying obedience 'decreased'.
Evaluation Scaffold
A four-step framework for high-quality evaluation. Use this for 'assess', 'evaluate', and 'to what extent' questions.
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