Milgram's obedience experiments

Definition

Milgram's obedience experiments were a series of psychological studies conducted by Stanley Milgram in the 1960s to examine people's willingness to obey authority figures, even when it conflicted with their own moral beliefs.

Related terms

Authority figure: A person who has power or control over others and can influence their behavior through commands or orders.

Obedience:

The act of complying with the directives or instructions given by an authority figure.

Moral conflict: A situation where an individual experiences inner turmoil due to conflicting moral values or standards.