It is easy to deny personal responsibility when orders come from a figure of authority because it can be assumed that they will take ultimate responsibility. In these instances, we become ‘agents’ of an external authority. According to Milgram, obedience occurs as a result of a conflict between 2 opposing sets of demands:
Explanations of Obedience Teaching Resources
Explanations of Obedience (variations of Milgram’s study) Teaching Resources: To access the study notes on Explanations of Obedience, click here.
