Explain How Both Normative and Informational Social Influence Worked to Convince

question 10

Essay

Explain how both normative and informational social influence worked to convince Stanley Milgram's participants to deliver powerful shocks to a hapless learner. How did replications of the original study demonstrate the role of normative and informational influence?

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Definitions:

Research

The systematic investigation and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

Leadership

The act of guiding or influencing a group towards achieving a common goal through vision, action, and motivation.

Shared Influence

A situation where decision-making power and influence are distributed among members of a group or organization rather than centralized in a single leader.

Specialized Role

A position that requires a specific set of skills or expertise unique to a particular job or context.