Describe the Design of the Milgram Obedience Experiments and Some

question 35

Essay

Describe the design of the Milgram obedience experiments and some of the controversies surrounding its methods and results.

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Definitions:

Autonomic Activity

Involuntary physiological functions controlled by the autonomic nervous system, including heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, pupillary response, urination, and sexual arousal.

James-Lange Theory

A theory of emotion that suggests emotions occur as a result of physiological reactions to events.

Trembling

Involuntary shaking or quivering movements, often as a result of emotion, cold, or medical conditions.

Afraid

A feeling of fear or anxiety about a possible or probable situation or event.