Behind the Shock Machine: the untold story of the notorious Milgram psychology e

Discover the gripping narrative behind the Milgram Experiment in 'Behind the Shock Machine: The Untold Story of the Notorious Milgram Psychology Experiment.' This book delves deep into the 1961 psychological study conducted by Stanley Milgram, where unsuspecting participants were prompted to deliver electric shocks to an actor under the guise of a memory experiment. Unravel the ethical implications and societal implications as you learn how ordinary men and women were pushed to their limits. Drawing from personal accounts and Milgram's original notes, author Gina Perry provides a captivating exploration of human behavior and moral choice. This meticulously researched book is not just an exploration of behavioral psychology, but also a reflection on obedience, authority, and the darker sides of human nature. Perfect for psychology students, educators, and enthusiasts, 'Behind the Shock Machine' candidly reveals the motivations behind the experiment, the aftereffects on its participants, and the broader questions it raises about morality and conformity. Experience the intriguing history of one of psychology's most controversial experiments and understand why it continues to resonate today. Order your copy now at Smartfox NZ and gain a new perspective on the complexities of the human psyche.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781921844553
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2012
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Pages: 432


Description:
In the summer of 1961, a group of ordinary men and women volunteered for a memory experiment to be conducted by young, dynamic psychologist Stanley Milgram. None could have imagined that, once seated in the lab, they would be placed in front of a box known as a shock machine and asked to give electric shocks to a man they'd just met. And no one could have foreseen how the repercussions of their actions, made under pressure and duress, would reverberate through their lives. For what the volunteers did not know was that the man was an actor, the shocks were fake, and what was really being tested was just how far they would go.

When Milgram's results were released, they created a worldwide sensation. He reported that people had repeatedly shocked a man they believed to be in pain, even dying, because they had been told to - linking the finding to Nazi behaviour during the Holocaust. But some questioned Milgram's unethical methods in fooling people. Milgram became both hero and villain, and his work seized the public imagination for more than half a century, inspiring books, plays, films, and art.

For Gina Perry, the story of the experiments never felt finished. Listening to participants' accounts and reading Milgram's files and notebooks, she pieced together an intriguing, sensational story- Milgram's plans had gone further than anyone imagined. This is the compelling tale of one man's ambition and of the experiment that defined a generation.


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