Situational factors play a big role in how likely we are to follow rules or orders. Here are some important influences:
Authority Figures: People often listen to those in charge, like teachers or police officers. For example, in Milgram’s experiments, people shocked others just because a person in charge told them to.
Pressure from Groups: When we're with others, we might go along with what most people are doing, even if it goes against what we really think.
Fear of Consequences: Sometimes, we're afraid of getting punished or being left out. This can make us do things we don’t want to. For example, a student might finish their homework just to avoid getting into trouble.
By understanding these factors, we can see why we sometimes do things that don’t match our own beliefs!
Situational factors play a big role in how likely we are to follow rules or orders. Here are some important influences:
Authority Figures: People often listen to those in charge, like teachers or police officers. For example, in Milgram’s experiments, people shocked others just because a person in charge told them to.
Pressure from Groups: When we're with others, we might go along with what most people are doing, even if it goes against what we really think.
Fear of Consequences: Sometimes, we're afraid of getting punished or being left out. This can make us do things we don’t want to. For example, a student might finish their homework just to avoid getting into trouble.
By understanding these factors, we can see why we sometimes do things that don’t match our own beliefs!