Obedience to Authority (Milgram Experiment)
Obedience to Authority (Milgram Experiment)
A famous experiment conducted by Milgram that demonstrated how easily people comply with instructions from an authority figure, even when those instructions are harmful.
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The Milgram Experiment was a social psychology study conducted by Stanley Milgram at Yale University in 1961. When a researcher (authority figure) instructed participants to administer electric shocks to another person, a surprising majority obeyed.
This experiment revealed that ordinary people can commit cruel acts under the pressure of authority. It provided important insights into understanding historical events such as the Holocaust.
Having your own ethical standards and developing the strength to say 'no' to unjust authority is something worth reflecting on. — Mindy
💡 Real-Life Example
65% of experiment participants followed the researcher's instructions and pressed the electric shock button all the way up to the maximum voltage level. This is a striking example of just how powerful the influence of authority can be.
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