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Describe the Procedures Used in Milgram's Studies

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Describe the procedures used in Milgram's studies. Why were these studies so controversial? How did these studies affect various ethical guidelines within which psychologists are supposed to work?


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Agonist

A chemical or drug that binds to receptors in the brain and activates them, often mimicking the effects of naturally occurring substances.

PSPs

Post-synaptic potentials; changes in the membrane potential of the post-synaptic terminal of a neuron in response to neurotransmitters.

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