The social power of a uniform

Two field experiments, civilian, milkman or guard; more compliance with the guard; questionnaire studies found students did not perceive the guard as more powerful or legitimate.

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doi:10.1111/j.1559-1816.1974.tb02599.x. Abstract read: two field experiments, civilian, milkman or guard; more compliance with the guard; questionnaire studies found students did not perceive the guard as more powerful or legitimate.