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Jamie Eichenbaum

Conscience and Authority - 0 views

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      Extremely interesting article. Not only does it give another summary of Stanley Milgram's experiment but it even compares it to human history. By using the example of the Nazi dominance during World War II, this article uses the Milgram Experiment to help readers understand why so many people obeyed the Nazis during the World War. This is beneficial to mine and Jordana's project as it gives us another useful example to include in our research. What differentiates this example from many we have found is that the Nazi reign over Europe was a huge event in world history thus this example showed us that the power of authority can be so powerful that it leaves a mark in the history of mankind. In addition, it can be used not only to influence one individual but gigantic groups of individuals as well, to go against what they believe is right.
  • In view of the Milgram experiments, the Nazi crimes are not difficult to understand. Milgram himself suggested that one of the major factors accounting for the Holocaust was the ready propensity of human beings to obey authorities even when obedience is wrong. Indeed, although Milgram's experiment has been repeated dozens of times with many different groups of people, the results are always the same: most people will obey external authority over the dictates of conscience.
    • Jamie Eichenbaum
       
      This section further discusses the rapport between the Milgram Experiment and the Nazi reign in Europe. Additionally , it explains something I felt was very intriguing. It explains that Milgram's Experiment has been repeated numerous times and the results that appear are consistent: the majority of people will obey an authority figure even when they feel that they are making a wrong decision.
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Company suffers when leaders abuse power - 0 views

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      Interesting...... it seems that this power of authority can also lead to negative results depending on how it's used. This can be valuable to my project as it unveils a completely different vantage point of this issue as it displays what consequences can occur if authority is used in different manners (ex: staff can file grievances if power is used abusively , staff can be confused and helpless if authority is not used correctly, etc.)
  • A psychological contract is created in which a staff person is led to believe that after several years of hard work, the supervisor will assist in a promotion. With that carrot, the boss obtains superior work, long hours and dedication from an ambitious employee. When the time comes for a return on the staff person’s investment, the boss reneges, either having overstepped his bounds (offering something he can’t provide) or failing to provide the staff person with the development necessary to step into the promised position.
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      This is a very intriguing paragraph as it explains the manipulating ways of supervisors that over-use their authority. It seems like supervisors can easily control their workers into making a decision to work harder by offering them rewards but when its time to pay up, the workers go home empty-handed (as the supervisors don't come up with the rewards). This is valuable to mine and Jordana's project as it has shown us another technique authoritative figures use to make individuals obey their demands.
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Milgram's Experiment on Obedience to Authority - 0 views

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      This article is very interesting as it breaks down the Stanley Milgram Experiment, which exposed how much power authority possesses. This page will be beneficial to mine and Jordana's project as it gives us an example of a succesful experiment conducted on this topic and it gives us a scenario that properly explains how people obey authority.
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  • He concluded people obey either out of fear or out of a desire to appear cooperative--even when acting against their own better judgment and desires. Milgram’s classic yet controversial experiment illustrates people's reluctance to confront those who abuse power.
    • Jamie Eichenbaum
       
      This is exactly what Jordana and I believe are the main causes for the excessive power authority possesses! Our goal is to study why people go against what they believe is right in the presence of authority and this highlighted paragraph provides an answer. It states that people will obey authority due to fear or to be cooperative even when they know their decisions are wrong. This will be an interesting aspect to include into our project.
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  • Milgram’s classic yet controversial experiment illustrates people's reluctance to confront those who abuse power.
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Fear of Authority - Social Anxiety Forum - 1 views

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      I believe this post will aid Jordana and I with our project as it gives us a 1st person look into why authority has so much power? We can see that this man almost went crazy just during a simple encounter with a police officer. This article shows us that we have been taught to respect and fear authority. Thus, I believe this post will help Jordana and I explore deeper into why society allows authority to overpower us.
  • I think about how I lost complete control of myself, and how I wouldn’t have had to deal with the embarrassment of being searched if it weren’t for my anxiety. In this case, my anxiety stemmed from what I guess is a fear of people in authority, which I guess is an aspect of my SA. Anyone else have similar experiences?
    • Jamie Eichenbaum
       
      I think the author of this post made a point that was interesting. He asks himself why he acted so foolishly during a routine encounter. Thus, asking himself why the authority made him so anxious. This is a perfect example of what Jordana and I are exploring. Why do people act intimidated and make decisions (do things) they don't want to when in the presence of an authoritative figure?
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Influence and Persuasion: The Rule of Authority, Liking, and Scarcity - 0 views

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      I believe this article is beneficial to mine and Jordana's project as it provides us with a perfect example of how people are manipulated by authoritative figures to make decisions they are most likely uncomfortable making. Thus, this article provides us with information of what makes an authoritative figure powerful (ex: titles, clothing, etc.) and why people tend to make these wrong decisions.
  • Why do people respond to authority figures? Because we grow up surrounded by those bigger, smarter, and more experienced than ourselves. We are taught to do what we're told. And we're often punished for disobedience.
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      Interesting..........I thought this paragraph was very intriguing as it put everything into perspective. It made me reflect on my past life experience and made me realize that I often will obey authoritative figures
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