The history of psychology is rich in studies and experiments which are fascinating both for the research method used and for the ethical questions linked to each of them. Stanley Milgram's psychological experiment on obedience to authority, also known as the Milgram Obedience Experiment, is one of the most famous research studies in psychology. The experiment involved administering shocks from an intimidating shock generator to participants, 40 men who signed up using newspaper advertisements. Basically, each participant took on the role of a "teacher" whose main role was to provide a shock to any "student" who gave an incorrect answer to the questions posed. Essentially, this method is known as naturalistic observation (Gibson, 2013). Of the 40 men who took part in Milgram's obedience experiment, 26 delivered maximum shocks while 14 stopped before reaching the highest levels. Perhaps it is crucial to note that the subjects became tremendously agitated, angry, and upset towards the experimenter, but continued to follow orders until the end. About 1% of the p...
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