Question

question 13
1 pts
obedience is highest when:
individuals giving orders are in __________proximity and are perceived as a legitimate
authority figures.
the authority figure is supported by a ______-known institution.
the ________ is depersonalized or at a distance.
role models are __________, which helps initiate defiance.

○ far; little; perpetrator; present

○ far; well; victim; absent

○ close; well; victim; absent

○ close; well; perpetrator; present

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each blank based on social psychology (obedience research, e.g., Milgram's experiments):

1. Proximity of authority: Obedience is higher when authority is close (not far) as physical presence increases influence.
2. Institution support: A well-known institution (legitimate, reputable) boosts obedience.
3. Depersonalized/ distant: The victim being depersonalized (e.g., in Milgram’s study, victim in another room) reduces empathy, increasing obedience.
4. Role models for defiance: If role models (others defying) are absent, obedience is higher; if present, defiance is initiated.

Now check options:

• "close; well; victim; absent" matches all criteria. Other options fail (e.g., "far" for proximity is wrong, "perpetrator" is incorrect, "present" for role models contradicts defiance initiation).

Answer:

C. close; well; victim; absent (assuming the third option is labeled C; if original labels are different, adjust, but based on the options, the correct one is "close; well; victim; absent")