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QWhat is obedience?

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  • A Changing one's behavior to match the behavior of others. ✔ ✖
  • B Changing one's behavior in response to a direct request. ✔ ✖
  • C A desire to be liked or accepted by others. ✔ ✖
  • D Compliance with an authority figure's request or order. ✔ ✖
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Obedience is a form of social influence that involves compliance with an authority figure's request or order. Unlike conformity and compliance, which involve changing one's behavior to match the behavior of others or in response to a direct request, obedience involves following orders from someone who is in a position of authority.

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