Quiz on Conformity and Obedience

What is conformity?

• Following orders from an authority figure

• Changing behaviour to match others

• Enforcing rules rigorously

• Ignoring social norms

What is obedience?

• Ignoring social norms

• Making independent decisions

• Following orders from an authority figure

• Changing behaviour to match others

The following are the types of conformity

• Compliance, Identification and Internalisation

• Integrity, trust and listening

• obedience, authority and behaviours

Which psychologist is known for their study on obedience?

• Ivan Pavlov

• B.F. Skinner

• Stanley Milgram

• Sigmund Freud

What was the main finding of Milgram's obedience study?

• People refuse to follow orders if they cause harm

• People are inherently disobedient

• People obey authority even if it involves harming others

• People only follow orders if they agree with them

What is the primary difference between conformity and obedience?

• Conformity involves authority, obedience does not 

   

• Obedience involves authority, conformity does not 

• Both involve authority

• Both involve independence

Which of the following is an example of conformity?

• A soldier following a command

• A student copying peers' fashion

• A child obeying a parent

• A worker following company rules

In the context of the uniformed public services, what role does conformity play?

• It undermines teamwork

• It encourages individuality

• It ensures unity and cohesiveness

• It causes conflicts

How can public service leaders encourage positive conformity?

• By enforcing strict punishments

• By setting a good example

• By ignoring group dynamics

What is a key factor in promoting obedience within uniformed public services?

• Lack of communication

• Clear and authoritative leadership

• Frequent changes in orders

• Encouraging dissent