Speech Comm

[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*

Comments

[allie-cameron.livejournal.com]

I think we trust those people because they are trained to help us.

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

Is that part of social conditioning, do you think?

[allie-cameron.livejournal.com]

Absolutely. When you're a child, you're taught to go to a policeman or a fireman if you're in trouble. You're taught that the doctor won't hurt you, he's there to help.

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

And how does that work out once you get older and experience the world?

[allie-cameron.livejournal.com]

Well, as Veronica pointed out, sometimes those people aren't trustworthy and that can cause problems. However, I feel that the majority of people are still comfortable with those social mores.