ISBN:
9780367503215
,
9780367503208
Language:
English
Pages:
viii, 158 Seiten
,
Illustrationen
Uniform Title:
Posłuszni do bólu
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Doliński, Dariusz Social psychology of obedience towards authority
DDC:
302
Keywords:
Milgram, Stanley
;
Obedience
;
Authority
;
Social psychology
Abstract:
"This rich volume explores the complex problem of obedience and conformity, re-examining Stanley Milgram's famous electric shock study, and presenting the findings of the most extensive empirical study on obedience toward authority since Milgram's era. Dolinski and Grzyb refer to their own series of studies testing various hypotheses from Milgram's and others' research, examining underlying obedience mechanisms as well as factors modifying the degree of obedience displayed by individuals in different situations. They offer their theoretical model explaining subjects' obedience in Milgram's paradigm and describe numerous examples of the destructive effect of thoughtless obedience both in our daily lives as well as in crucial historical events, stressing the need for critical thinking when issued with a command. Concluding with reflections on how to prevent the danger of destructive obedience to authority, this insightful volume will be fascinating reading for students and academics in social psychology, as well as those in fields concerned with complex social problems"--
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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