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Power, Influence, and Behavioral Compliance

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 July 2024

James T. Tedeschi ,
Thomas V. Bonoma ,
Barry R. Schlenker  and
Svenn Lindskold
James T. Tedeschi
Affiliation:
United States International University
Thomas V. Bonoma
Affiliation:
United States International University
Barry R. Schlenker
Affiliation:
United States International University
Svenn Lindskold
Affiliation:
Ohio University
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Social psychologists have traditionally been concerned with problems of social conflict, power, influence, and persuasion. Yet, when one looks for systematic theory and evidence regarding the determinants of behavioral compliance to rules, norms, or influence attempts, few prescriptions can be garnered by the practical man of affairs for developing policy in matters of law and order. In a day when shouts of black power, student protests, and antiwar demonstrations reverberate through the legitimate institutions of the country and when violence commissions report the degree of disorder existing in the urban centers of America, lack of social scientific evidence upon which to base policy is a disquieting comment upon the relevance of social scientific research.

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Law & Society Review , Volume 4 , Issue 4 , May 1970 , pp. 521 - 544
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Copyright © 1970 by the Law and Society Association

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