PEC : Explaining obedience

Explanation for obedience strength - There is supporting research

P: There is research supporting Milgram's explanation for obedience

E: Blass + Schmidt (2001)

C: Scientists were top of the hierarchy in that room

I+D: Explanation adopts a nomothetic approach

Explanation for obedience strength - Real life applications

P: Real-life applications because it explains obedience in war crimes

E: My Lai

C: Practical explanations can help prevent war crimes

Explanation for obedience Limitation - Legitimate authority differs culturally

P: Legitimate authority figures differ culturally

E: Replicated Milgram (1963) in Australia and only 16% of participants went to full voltage

C: Different countries follow different hierarchies