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#631 | The Dark Side of Psychology | The Milgram Experiment

from English Learning for Curious Minds | A More Interesting Way To Learn English · host Leonardo English

 In 1961, psychologist Stanley Milgram tested how far ordinary Americans would go when an authority figure told them to hurt someone.  His disturbing experiment revealed the power of obedience and raised frightening questions about how easily good people can do terrible things.  Adolf Eichmann's trial and the banality of evil Stanley Milgram studies obedience to authority at Yale Volunteers deceived with teacher and learner roles Shock machine with rising volts and scripted learner reactions Experimenter prompts encourage teachers to continue Sixty-five per cent gave the maximum 450-volt shock Variations test authority setting proximity and peer dissent Factors include authority distance and gradual escalation Ethical debates and belief in real shocks 2009 replication and the agentic state concept Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/milgram-experiment ---You might like:🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists✨ 5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership 📧 Join our FREE weekly newsletter---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

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