Question

It would not be ethically acceptable to do the Milgram obedience research study today. But imagine it was possible to do the study, in wherever you are living. What results would you expect today, and why?

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Answer 1

If I do the Milgram Obedience Research study today, I will definitely get my hypothesis proved.

Milgram's experimemt was social as well as psychological in nature. He tracked down the obedience of students and teachers (as their role in the experiment) which is far different from today. He did that experiment in 1960s i.e. 60 years back. The culture has drastically changed. I will take around 100 participants to measure their level of obedience. During his time, 1 per cent of the population regretted participating in the experiment. The scenario has changed. People would be more willing to participate as they have become more curious. Such an experiment will provide them a clear picture of human tolerance to obedience. In my view, people have tendency to control others and they possess a ruling mindset but maximum population is moving towards the development and discovery of psyche. The contemporary studies will show that more than 65 per cent of the participants deliver maximum shocks. Their anxiety level will be higher than usual. Deception will be the key element used by the shock deliverers. The question of ethics and morality will definitely be debated.