The Capture of the Ark by the Philistines Is Portrayed

question 1

Short Answer

The capture of the ark by the Philistines is portrayed as a divinely sent punishment for the corruption of _______________ sons, the priests at Shiloh.

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Definitions:

Obedience

The act of following orders or instructions from authority figures, often studied in social psychology.

Group Pressure

The influence exerted by a group on its members to conform to the group's norms and expectations.

Conformity

Adapting one's behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes to conform to the standards, policies, or expectations set by a group or the wider society.

Asch

Refers to Solomon Asch, a psychologist best known for his research on conformity, demonstrating that individuals would conform to the group consensus even when the group view was clearly incorrect.