constructive obedience

compliance with the orders of a social authority that results in some benefit to the compliant individual or the larger society of which he or she is a part. Examples of constructive obedience include accident victims obeying the commands of emergency personnel and citizens adhering to laws within their communities, which reduces crime and makes neighborhoods safer, thus instilling a sense of security and well-being for individuals living within those neighborhoods. Compare destructive obedience.

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May 10th 2024

BARS

acronym for behaviorally anchored rating scale.