When a Person Performs an Action Simply Because an Authority

question 90

Multiple Choice

When a person performs an action simply because an authority figure has given an order, the term that describes the behaviour is

• A) compliance.
• B) obedience.
• C) conformity.
• D) foot-in-the-door.

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Definitions:

Gender Identity

An individual’s personal sense of their own gender, which may or may not correspond with their birth sex.

Biological Sex

The classification of an individual as male or female based on their anatomy and reproductive system.

Androgynous

Exhibiting characteristics or qualities that are not conforming to traditional gender distinctions, but rather blending or having features of both genders.

Personal Attributes Questionnaire

A psychological assessment tool used to measure personality traits and personal attributes.