Chapter 1. Obedience to Authority

1.1 Obedience to Authority

Obedience to Authority

Short Description

In this clip from “What would you do?” a person tries to convince others to help him apprehend a criminal by doing something rather dangerous. Watch what to see if unsuspecting bystanders actually help capture the person he claims is a criminal.

Long Description


After you've watched the video, click the link below to answer questions about what you've learned.
Video Assessment Quiz

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1. The person outside tells the bystanders he is a:

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2. The bystanders appear eager to help the agent. According to Stanley Milgram, why?

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3. What does the person ask the bystanders to do?

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4. Why did the agent show the bystanders a badge?

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5. What happened when the bystander went into the store?

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6. Imagine a scenario where someone else is with the bystander. When the agent asks them to help, the other person says no. What is the bystander likely to do?

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