A series of social psychology experiments conducted by Stanley Milgram, which measured the willingness of participants to obey an authority figure who instructed them to perform acts conflicting with their personal conscience.

Behavioural Sciences

Classic Social Influence Experiments

English (UK)

A summary of Milgram's controversial study on obedience to authority. Aim, method, results, conclusion and evaluation.

Explore the key findings of Milgram's 1963 study on obedience to authority, including its aim, methodology, results, and ethical considerations. This summary highlights the significant impact of social influence on behavior and the implications of the study's outcomes.

Milgram's Obedience Experiment

Psychology

Milgram (1963) Study - Shock obedience experiment

United Kingdom

Grace Allan

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Explore the groundbreaking Milgram Experiment, which investigates the extent of obedience to authority figures. This summary covers the study's methodology, key findings, and implications, revealing how ordinary individuals can commit inhumane acts under pressure. Ideal for psychology students and those interested in social behavior.

Milgram's Obedience Study

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Explore key theories of social influence, including conformity, compliance, and obedience. This summary covers pivotal studies such as Milgram's obedience experiment and Asch's conformity tests, highlighting their implications in psychology. Ideal for AQA A Level Psychology students seeking to grasp the dynamics of social behavior and authority.

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Proximity, Location and Uniform factors and how they affect obedience 

Explore the situational factors influencing obedience in Milgram's experiments, including proximity, location, and uniform. This summary highlights key findings and variations that demonstrate how authority and context affect compliance. Ideal for psychology students studying obedience theory.

Milgram's Obedience Variations

Higher Psychology - Obedience - Situational factors

Tyra-Angel

Explore essential studies in psychology focusing on attachment theory, memory models, and social influence. This resource covers key concepts such as secure and insecure attachment, maternal deprivation, the multi-store model of memory, and influential experiments like Milgram's and Asch's. Ideal for students preparing for exams or seeking a comprehensive understanding of foundational psychological theories.

Key Studies in Attachment & Memory

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Izzy Wood

The replication of Milgram's study . Aim, procedure, results, conclusion and evaluation. 

Explore Jerry Burger's 2009 replication of Milgram's obedience experiment, focusing on the impact of authority and gender differences. This study note covers the aim, methodology, results, and ethical considerations, providing insights into contemporary obedience research. Ideal for psychology students studying obedience theory and compliance.

Burger's Obedience Study 2009

Contemporary study- Burger 2009

Demetra

Milgram's theory about obedience and why people obey orders of an authority figure. This falls under social psychology and evaluative points are included. 

Explore Milgram's Agency Theory, which delves into the psychology of obedience and the moral implications of following authority figures. This summary covers key concepts such as destructive obedience, agentic state, and moral strain, supported by real-world examples like Abu Ghraib. Ideal for students studying social psychology, this resource provides a comprehensive evaluation of the theory's strengths and weaknesses.

Milgram's Agency Theory Explained

Agency Theory 

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Explore the key findings and evaluations of Burger's (2009) replication of Milgram's obedience experiment. This study note includes a detailed analysis of ethical considerations, participant screening, and the impact of model refusal on obedience levels. Ideal for essay preparation and understanding contemporary psychological research.

Burger's Ethical Obedience Study

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English

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AP Psychology

Burger (2009) AO1 AO3

Gracie

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Explore the impact of cultural differences on obedience to authority in this comprehensive study note. Delve into key research findings, including Milgram's experiments and cross-cultural studies, to understand how societal structures shape perceptions of authority. This resource is ideal for A-Level psychology students seeking to grasp the complexities of obedience and its implications in real-life scenarios, such as the My Lai massacre. Type: Summary.

Cultural Influences on Obedience

Social-Psychological factors to Obedience A-Level

Hannah

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Explore the concept of authoritarian personality as proposed by Adorno, including its correlation with obedience and prejudice. This essay sample discusses the F-scale methodology, research support from Milgram's studies, and critiques regarding internal validity and political bias. Ideal for students preparing for psychology exams or essays on obedience theories.

Authoritarian Personality Analysis

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Authorisation Personality Essay Sample

Joanne le

SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY CONTEMPORARY STUDY
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Explore the evaluation of Burger's 2009 replication of Milgram's obedience experiment. This summary covers key findings, strengths, and weaknesses, including ecological and task validity, and the implications for understanding destructive obedience in social psychology. Ideal for psychology students preparing for exams.

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burger (2009) evaluation 

Burger (2009) evaluation 

Tabby

Psychology GCSE, AQA - Social Influence, Paper 2, Section A

Explore key concepts of obedience in psychology through Milgram's Agency Theory and Adorno's Authoritarian Personality. This summary covers the impact of authority, proximity, and cultural factors on obedience levels, providing insights into social influence dynamics. Ideal for GCSE Psychology students preparing for AQA exams.

Obedience Theories: Milgram & Adorno

Social Influence:  Milgram’s agency theory & Adorno’s Theory

fran

Explore Bocchiaro et al.'s groundbreaking study on disobedience to unjust authority. This summary covers the experiment's aims, participant demographics, and ethical considerations, providing insights into obedience, compliance, and the implications of the Milgram experiment. Ideal for psychology students and researchers.

Bocchiaro's Disobedience Experiment

bocchiaro study context 

Bocchiaro study context 

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Explore the ethical implications and findings of Milgram's and Bocchiaro's studies on obedience. This summary highlights key concepts such as destructive obedience, whistleblowing, and the impact of authority on behavior, providing a comparative analysis of both experiments. Ideal for psychology students studying obedience theory and research.

Milgram vs. Bocchiaro: Obedience Insights

comparison between milgram and bocchiaro 

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Mind maps summarising the obedience part of social psychology 

Explore key concepts of obedience in social psychology, including Milgram's experiment, agency theory, and the diffusion of responsibility. This summary provides insights into how social influence shapes behavior, supported by critical evaluations and research findings. Ideal for students studying social psychology.

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Explore the Agentic State and Legitimacy of Authority as key explanations for obedience in psychology. This summary evaluates their strengths and limitations, highlighting critical studies such as Milgram's and Rank & Jacobson's. Understand cultural differences in obedience and the implications of disobedience in hierarchical structures. Ideal for psychology students preparing for exams or assignments.

Obedience Theories Explained

evaluation of agentic state and legitimacy of authority

Evaluation of agentic state and legitimacy of authority

Shannon Walker

This is a model essay, that should hopefully help students gain the appropriate knowledge and expertise to be able to write essays, in practice for their exams.

Explore key theories of obedience in social psychology, including the legitimacy of authority and agentic state theory. This model essay provides a comprehensive evaluation of these concepts, supported by research evidence such as Milgram's experiment. Ideal for AQA Psychology A-level students preparing for exams, this resource highlights cultural differences in obedience and real-world applications, enhancing your understanding of social influence.

Obedience Explanations Explained

AQA Psychology A-level, Social influence, Essay 6: Describe and evaluate one or more explanations of obedience - (social psychological explanations e.g. Legitimacy of authority and/ or agentic state)

AQA As level psychology, milgram research summary of obedience 

Explore the key findings of Milgram's obedience study, which examined how situational factors influence individuals to administer electric shocks despite moral objections. This summary covers the experiment's procedure, results, and ethical considerations, making it essential for AQA AS Level Psychology students. Key concepts include obedience theory, situational influences, and ethical implications.

Milgram research 

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Explore the ethical issues, internal and external validity, and implications of Milgram's obedience research. This summary highlights key criticisms and supporting studies, making it essential for A-level psychology students. Understand the complexities of authority and obedience in psychological experiments.

Milgram's Obedience Evaluation

Evaluation of Milgram

Alexandra Boghean

Explore the groundbreaking Milgram experiment that reveals the extent of human obedience to authority. This summary covers the study's background, methodology, key findings, and implications for understanding social influence and moral behavior. Ideal for A-level psychology students seeking to grasp the complexities of obedience theory.

Milgram's research on obedience

Psychology AQA - social influence - obedience - explanations of obedience [agentic shift/legitimacy of authority] - AO1/AO3

Explore the key theories of obedience in psychology, focusing on the agentic shift and legitimacy of authority. This summary highlights Milgram's experiment as critical evidence, discussing how authority influences individual behavior and the implications of social hierarchy. Ideal for AQA Psychology students preparing for exams.

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Psychology AQA - social influence - obedience - AO1

Explore the groundbreaking findings of Milgram's 1963 experiment on obedience, which revealed the extent to which individuals comply with authority figures. This summary covers the study's aim, procedure, and key results, highlighting the implications of blind obedience in social psychology. Ideal for AQA Psychology students focusing on social influence.

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