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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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[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

"Perhaps to be different - to feel like they have their own place in a family setting," Rory says thoughtfully. "Or maybe because they simply dislike their parents."

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

Dislike their parents...that's wholly different animal. *Is intrigued* Tell me more rory...hypothetically.

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

"Oh, I'm not talking about me," Rory says earnestly. "My mom and I are like, best friends. But, for instance, if someone is raised in an environment where strict expectations are placed upon them, they might rebel and choose to believe the opposite of whatever they've been bred to believe."

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

And why would they do that Rory? Who would benefit from rebelling against indoctrination?

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

"They would, the rebel - or, at least, perceive that they were benefiting. They may see it as a way to gain control over their own lives. Our parents can't control our decisions. Just influence them."

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

And we're back to influence and manipulation...see?

Who's next?