Sociology Kim Woods

Milgram Study

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Chapter 6 began with information about groups different social groups.  In this discussion forum please address the following questions:

• Describe how Milgram’s study illustrates social groups.
• How do you think this type of study has impacted how social scientists research this type of human behavior?
• Do you think this type of research should be done?
• Why or why not?