Milgram’s obedience study generated a great deal of controversy regarding

Milgram’s obedience study generated a great deal of controversy regarding its ethical implications.  It is important to be aware of ethical questions raised by the research. Take a position regarding whether or not Milgram’s research was done ethically.  Support your position with well-reasoned arguments.

To assure that you don’t just give the same old perspective, you must review at least 2 of the 3 other articles below to assist you. You might even find that your opinion of Milgram actually changes. 

Required Readings:

Milgram, S. (1963). Behavioral study of obedience. The Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology, 67(4), 371. (also included under required Week 3 reading) 

In addition, review two of the following:

Baumrind, D. (1964). Some thoughts on ethics of research: After reading Milgram’s “Behavioral study of obedience.”. American Psychologist, 19(6), 421-423.
Milgram, S. (1964).  Issues in the study of obedience.  A reply to Baumrind.  American Psychologist, 19, 848-852. 
Miller, A. G. (2009). Reflections on “Replicating Milgram” (Burger, 2009). American Psychologist, 64(1), 20–27.

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