Psychology
Influence and subtle manipulation are key aspects used in mind control((Dugan and Beaubien 948). These are Social science principles that apply to nearly every social being endowed with a human mind. Some of the reasons people conform or exercise compliance may include the urge to fit in, avoid punishment, social contracts, and even proximity. This paper gives an example of how people conform and comply in their daily lives.
Following rules and laws every day is a form of compliance. Rules are everywhere. At home, at school, on the road, and even in church. The rule of Law is created to help maintain order. Traffic rules are a good example of compliance to the law, and here is why people comply:
Social norms; people are always concerned about what others may think of them and if something is considered out of place it’s probably going to be avoided. E.g. driving on the sidewalk to overtake. Fear of punishment also forces people to obey rules to avoid the negative consequences. E.g. one will patiently wait for the red light to turn green even if there no other cars to avoid committing a traffic offence, that may have them fined. On the other hand proximity of an authority figure will dictate conformity and obedience i.e. a driver nearing a road check by police would probably stop speeding but would otherwise speed if in a zone clear of police. Finally, social contracts give us perceptions on authority figures from a young age it therefore becomes inevitable for one who has learnt this to abide by these laws.
REFERENCE
Dugan, Robert D, and Jeffrey M Beaubien. “Cults in Our Midst: The Hidden Menace in Our Everyday Lives.” Personnel Psychology 48.4 (1995): 948–952. Web.
REFERENCES
Dugan, Robert D, and Jeffrey M Beaubien. “Cults in Our Midst: The Hidden Menace in Our Everyday Lives.” Personnel Psychology 48.4 (1995): 948–952. Web.
Lasaga, J I. “Death in Jonestown: Techniques of Political Control by a Paranoid Leader.” Suicide & life-threatening behavior 10 (1980): 210–213. Print.
References
Dugan, Robert D, and Jeffrey M Beaubien. “Cults in Our Midst: The Hidden Menace in Our Everyday Lives.” Personnel Psychology 48.4 (1995): 948–952. Web.
Lasaga, J I. “Death in Jonestown: Techniques of Political Control by a Paranoid Leader.” Suicide & life-threatening behavior 10 (1980): 210–213. Print.
