Milgram’s obedience study | Horizon

Watch a modern replication of Milgram's famous obedience study and see how the participants react to the situation.

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Clip Info
  • Clip length: 14'21''
  • Broadcast year: 2009
Curriculum Connection
  • Psychology | Social Psychology | Obedience to others and authority | The Milgram Experiment
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  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC Two
  • Programme: Horizon
  • Series: 2008-2009
  • Episode: How Violent Are You?

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