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Forced compliance theory
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<p>Forced compliance theory is a <a href="/facts/Paradigm/HXpK3X7a">paradigm</a> that is closely related to <a href="/facts/Cognitive_dissonance_theory/j0xK7w6S">cognitive dissonance theory</a>. It emerged in the field of <a href="/facts/Social_psychology/VfEKM8U0">social psychology</a>. </p><p>Forced compliance theory is the idea that <a href="/facts/Authority/6ksKEFDr">authority</a> or some other perceived higher-ranking person can force a lower-ranked individual to make statements or perform acts that violate their better judgment. It focuses on the goal of altering an individual's <a href="/facts/Attitude_(psychology)/U9fTS27S">attitude</a> through <a href="/facts/Persuasion/kWj4ff3w">persuasion</a> and authority. </p>