Stanley Milgram's obedience study

Definition

Stanley Milgram's obedience study refers to a famous experiment conducted in the 1960s that examined individuals' willingness to obey authority figures, even if it meant causing harm to others.

Related terms

Authority Bias: The tendency for individuals to comply with instructions or commands from those perceived as having higher authority.

Obedience:

The act of following orders or instructions from someone in a position of authority.

Ethical Considerations: The moral principles and guidelines researchers must follow when conducting studies involving human subjects.