Stanley Milgram

High school (ages 12+)
Thinking & Learning

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/stanley-milgram

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Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Stanley Milgram born?August 15, 1933
2. When did Stanley Milgram die?December 20, 1984
3. What is Stanley Milgram known for?Pioneering experiments on obedience to authority, and the 'small-world experiment'
4. What is the academic affiliations?Yale University, Harvard University, City University of New York Graduate Center
5. What is the key publication?Obedience to Authority: An Experimental View (1974)

Agentic State: A mental state where an individual perceives themselves as an agent carrying out another person's wishes.
Informed Consent: Participants agreeing to be in a study after being fully informed about its nature and risks.
Situational Factors: External conditions or circumstances that influence a person's behavior, rather than personality traits.