What is obedience in the Uniformed Protective Services?
Doing anything that is asked of you
What does it mean to be ‘conscious’?
Having knowledge of something
What does it mean to be ‘unconscious’?
Planned or done without choice or intent
What is conscious obedience?
Simply understanding what is being asked when you follow instructions
What is unconscious obedience?
Following orders unaware of doing so or else not understanding what your orders mean
List 3 factors that affect obedience
- Reward
- Fear of punishment
- Respect
List some extrinsic rewards
Praise
Respect
Medals
Extended leave
Promotion
Pay rise
List some intrinsic rewards
Pride
Job satisfaction
Team spirit
Morale
Trust
List some consequences of disobedient behaviour
- Loss of rank
- Reduction in pay
- Suspension
- Loss of job/dishonourable discharge
What is whistleblowing?
The processes of questioning orders within the protective services
What was Milgrim’s obedience research? (1963)
Researched how far people would go in obeying instructions if it involved harming another person
What was Milgrim’s conclusion?
Ordinary people are likely to follow orders given by an authority figure, even to the extent of killing an innocent human
What is Hofling’s Hospital Experiment of Obedience? (1966)
Designed to test the extent to which the nurses would obey the doctors commands even if they are asked to do something that is highly dangerous and at risk for the patient. 22 real nurses were phoned by Dr Smith (a researcher) who told the nurses to increase the dosage on the patients (dangerous). The medication was not real (placebo) and it was test to see if nurses would obey the orders of someone of authority.
