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According to Stanley Milgram, the agentic state is a psychological concept that explains obedience to authority because individuals
view themselves as instruments of authority
In the agentic state, individuals shift their moral responsibility to the
authority figure
According to the agentic state explanation, individuals in the agentic state view themselves as
following instructions
The psychological shift in the agentic state allows individuals to distance themselves from the consequences of their actions because they believe they are
following orders
Stanley Milgram conducted famous obedience experiments where participants were instructed to
administer electric shocks
Test your knowledge on the agentic state and obedience to authority with this quiz! Explore the concept proposed by Stanley Milgram and understand why individuals may be more prone to obey authority figures when acting as agents. Challenge yourself and gain insights into this fascinating psychological phenomenon.
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