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The psychology of obedience

An international collaboration involving the University of St Andrews challenges the traditional understanding of why people obey orders.

Date
4 January 2019
Category
Research

Enthusiasm for evil

Decade-long study shows perpetrators are not simply programmed to obey.

Date
21 November 2012
Category
Research

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