Greater distance from the authority as well as a person having group support for their decision tends to decrease obedience.

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This is known as the "social support" or "group pressure" effect, where individuals are more likely to resist authority and conform to the opinions of a group when they have support from others who share their views. As the distance from authority increases and group support is present, obedience tends to decrease.

Greater Distance from the Authority as Well as a Person