Why Are the Results of Compliance Studies Such as Those

question 16

Short Answer

Why are the results of compliance studies such as those by Milgram and by Asch relevant to interrogations and confessions?

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Definitions:

Fetishism

A psychological condition where sexual arousal and gratification are linked to nonliving objects or specific, non-genital body parts.

Antisocial Personality Disorder

A mental disorder where a person consistently shows no regard for right and wrong and ignores the feelings and rights of others.

Personality Disorders

A group of mental disorders characterized by enduring maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience, exhibited across many contexts and deviating from those accepted by the individual's culture.

Dependent Personality Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by an excessive need to be taken care of, leading to submissive and clinging behavior.