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[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

She walks in slowly, writes COMPLIANCE and OBEDIENCE on the board, and then pulls a chair out an sits.

All right, gang. Sorry about yesterday...now we're behind. Let's go.

We were talking about the difference between obedience and compliance...or if they are the same. We've brought moral codes into this discussion, thanks to Jack, as well as conditioned behavior.

Because of my personal life lately, I'd like to step away from your comfort zones and let's talk about "trusted professionals"...with the exception of me-your-teacher...why might you obey a person in authority such as a doctor, a lawyer, law enforcement, a scientist, a boss...what do all these positions have in common? Let's explore.

*She downs two pills with some water, sits back, and waits for someone to speak*

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[http://users.livejournal.com/sydney_bristow_/]

"Well a doctor knows whats good for you, so if they tell you something most of the time you should listen." Sydney says, coming in a bit late, her overly large sweatshirt was barely hiding her growing belly, soon everyone would know she was pregnant, but now at four months it was hard to hide anyway.

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

So if you trust them and feel they have your best interests in mind....that encourages obedience?

[http://users.livejournal.com/sydney_bristow_/]

"If thats what's good for you, yes"

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

Tell me about self-preservation, Sydney.

[http://users.livejournal.com/sydney_bristow_/]

"I...I'd rather not..." Sydney says shakily.

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

Ok, ok...it's ok. Let's go this way...Do you see obedience as benefitting the individual more, or the person making the request more?

[http://users.livejournal.com/sydney_bristow_/]

"Depends on the situation, I suppose."

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

Can you think of an example?