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Are humans naturally obedient?
Humans have been shown to be obedient in the presence of perceived legitimate authority figures, as shown by the Milgram experiment in the 1960s, which was carried out by Stanley Milgram to find out how the Nazis managed to get ordinary people to take part in the mass murders of the Holocaust.
Why is obedience relevant to psychology?
Obedience: Social Psychological Perspectives The foremost social-psychological contribution to understanding obedience was that of Stanley Milgram, whose experiments demonstrated that a surprisingly high proportion of normal people would obey orders to hurt an innocent person.
What is the root of obedient?
obedient (adj.) 1200, “willing to serve (someone); willing to fulfill an obligation,” from Old French obedient “obedient” (11c.), from Latin oboedientem (nominative oboediens) “obedient, compliant,” present participle of oboedire “to obey” (see obey).
What are the rewards of obedience?
In verse 11 it says, “They are a warning to those who hear them; there is great reward for those who obey them.” One reward I take to heart is from Proverbs 3:1-2: “My son (or daughter) do not forget my law, but let your heart keep my commands; for length of days and long life and peace they will add to you.”
Which gender is more obedient?
Typical female gender traits include being considerate and gentle, while males tend to be more assertive and self- confident (Williams & Best, 1982). Taking this into consideration, females should be more cooperative and obedient than males because their assertive traits would result in independence.
How do you develop obedience?
Be respectful. Part of being obedient is showing respect to your parents, honoring their ideas about what’s best for you, and showing that you think they are worth listening to. Make sure that you listen when they talk and respond when they ask you to respond. Don’t ignore them in public.
What is the virtue of obedience?
The term ‘obedience’ is derived from the Latin term, ‘oboe dire’ means to listen intently, to open one’s ears, to heed in practice. Obedience is “a moral virtue that inclines the will to comply with the will of another who has the right to command.” [1] According to St. Thomas (II-II, q.