milgrims shock psychology

Paul Brown 10/10/00 Methods pp.3 The most famous experiment Milgram conducted was also his most controversial. The issue dealt with the people's right to know on what he/she is being studied. On the surface, the experiment looked legit and totally scientific. Two people were brought in at a time and each would draw from a hat. One would be the teacher, one the learner. After going over exactly how the "shock treatment" worked, the teacher …

…of humor, but it might not have been recorded if the volunteers knew it was not real. Since there was no other practical way of getting the data, the experiment was ethical. No one was hurt physically, and after the experiment they were told that they really did not harm anyone. If there were physical pain or lasting emotional pain involved in the experiment, then it would not be ethical. Bibliography sorry, just some video