When people change their behavior in response to a direct command by an authority figure, they are demonstrating:

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Obedience refers to the willingness to comply with the directive of an authority figure. Persuasion involves attempts to change an individual's attitudes or beliefs through communication. Conformity refers to the tendency to adjust behavior to match the norms of a group. Compliance refers to agreeing to a request from someone who is not an authority figure.

When People Change Their Behavior in Response to a Direct