Milgram's obedience experiment

Definition

Milgram's obedience experiment was a psychological study conducted by Stanley Milgram in the 1960s to investigate the extent to which people are willing to obey authority figures, even when it goes against their own conscience.

Related terms

Obedience:

Obedience refers to following orders or instructions from someone perceived as having authority over us.

Authority figure: An authority figure is someone who has power or control over others and is seen as having expertise or knowledge in a certain area.

Ethical concerns: Ethical concerns refer to moral dilemmas or questions about what is right or wrong in conducting research experiments.