Written assignment 4 pages

Part A How does your text explain the dilemma of destructive obedience? What factors play a role in destructive obedience? What strategies may help people to resist the effects of destructive obedience? Explain the dynamics of social influence, and describe two different techniques for gaining compliance that rest on Cialdini’s consistency principle. Discuss thoroughly Cialdini’s basic principles of compliance, providing examples where necessary. Part B Aggression is verbal or physical behavior intended to cause harm. Although we may not like to admit it, we all participate in aggressive behavior at some level and at some time in our lives. Do evolutionary factors play a large role in aggression? What was Freud's theory about violence? What does more recent research say about a likely evolutionary role for violence? What does Hawley's research say about this? What internal mechanisms (forms of self-regulation) are available to control aggression? Why does self-regulation sometimes fail? What does current research suggest in this regard? Explain the factors that influence happiness, being sure to discuss the relationship between wealth and happiness. What are the benefits of happiness, and what are some ways to increase personal happiness?