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The discrepancy between the numbers used to represent something that we are trying to measure and the actual value of what we are measuring is called:


Definitions:

Tendency Toward Conformity

The inclination or predisposition of individuals to align their attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors with those of a group.

Milgram

Refers to Stanley Milgram, a psychologist known for his experiment on obedience, illustrating how people are willing to follow orders that could harm others under authority pressure.

Psychiatrists

Medical doctors specialized in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illnesses, capable of prescribing medication.

Obedience Studies

Research focused on understanding how and why individuals comply with commands or orders from authorities, even when such orders may conflict with personal conscience.

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