Following direct and explicit orders of a person in authority is called:

A) group think.
B) obedience.
C) prejudice.
D) deindividualization.

Obedience refers to following direct and explicit orders of a person in authority. Group think refers to making decisions based on the desire for group consensus rather than using individual critical thinking. Prejudice refers to negative attitudes and beliefs towards a certain group. Deindividualization refers to losing individual identity and becoming part of a group, which can lead to decreased inhibitions and increased obedience to authority.