Milgram’s obedience study generated a great deal of controversy regarding its ethical implications. It is important to be aware of ethical questions raised by the research. Take a position regarding whether or not Milgram’s research was done ethically. Support your position with well-reasoned arguments.
To assure that you don’t just give the same old perspective, you must review at least 2 of the 3 other articles below to assist you. You might even find that your opinion of Milgram actually changes.
Required Readings:
- Milgram, S. (1963). Behavioral study of obedience. The Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology, 67(4), 371. (also included under required Week 3 reading)
In addition, review two of the following:
- Baumrind, D. (1964). Some thoughts on ethics of research: After reading Milgram’s “Behavioral study of obedience.”. American Psychologist, 19(6), 421-423.
- Milgram, S. (1964). Issues in the study of obedience. A reply to Baumrind. American Psychologist, 19, 848-852.
- Miller, A. G. (2009). Reflections on “Replicating Milgram” (Burger, 2009). American Psychologist, 64(1), 20–27.