About Psychology: Why Was the Milgram Experiment So Controversial?

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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry, your Guide to Psychology Milgram's classic obedience experiment has long been the source of controversy thanks to the ethical issues surround it, but some recent evidence adds even more questions about the ethics of the studies.   The Milgram Obedience Experiment Milgram's obedience experiment has become one of the most famous studies in psychology's history. Learn more about this classic study on obedience. Search Related Topics:  obedience  stanley milgram  classic psychology studies What Is Attachment Theory? Attachment theory is centered on the emotional bonds between people and suggests that our earliest attachments can leave a lasting mark on our lives. Search Related Topics:  attachment styles  the psychology of love  attachment theory Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences The theory of multiple intelligence suggests that their are actually 8 different types of intelligence. Learn more about the theory and the types. Search Related Topics:  multiple intelligences  howard gardner  educational psychology Forensic Psychology Careers Forensic psychologists apply psychological principles to criminal investigation and the law. Learn about training, typical salaries, and job duties. Search Related Topics:  forensic psychology  careers in psychology  Related Searches Psychology Study of Psychology Service Specials Experiment Research Journals Topics Featured Articles Cognitive Psychology Social Psychology History of Psychology Psychology Research Methods Psychotherapy Academic Resources for Psychology Students   More from About.com Sign up for the About.com Money Newsletter! Managing your finances can be confusing. We're here to help! Sign up to receive budgeting, saving and investing tips, delivered straight to your inbox. Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! This newsletter is written by: Kendra Cherry Psychology Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Psychology newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads What Is Psychology? Left Brain vs. Right Brain: The Surprising Truth 11 Things You Can Do With a Psychology Degree How to Remember Absolutely Anything IQ vs EQ: Which One Matters More?   Follow me on: Advertisement