Compliance and Obedience

Compliance and obedience refer to how individuals respond to requests or orders from others. Compliance is when a person voluntarily agrees to a request, often to fit in or meet social expectations, even if they don't necessarily agree with it. Obedience, on the other hand, involves following direct commands from an authority figure, often due to perceived power or influence. While both involve adhering to others' directives, compliance tends to be more about personal choice, while obedience is more about authority and social hierarchies. Understanding these concepts helps explain behaviors in social, organizational, and psychological contexts.