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Milgram's obedience study

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AP Psychology

Definition

Milgram's obedience study refers to a famous psychological experiment conducted by Stanley Milgram in the 1960s. The study aimed to investigate the extent to which individuals would obey authority figures, even if it meant causing harm to others.

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