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Authority figures can influence our decisions from "summary" of Influence, New and Expanded by Robert B. Cialdini, PhD
Authority figures hold a significant amount of power over us. Whether it be a doctor in a white coat, a police officer with a badge, or a teacher in a classroom, their authority can greatly influence our decisions. This influence is not necessarily due to their actual expertise or knowledge, but rather our perception of their authority. In many cases, we tend to automatically defer to authority figures, assuming that they know what is best for us. This blind obedience can lead us to make choices that we may not have made if we had taken the time to critical...
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