Label each section part 1 and part 2
PArt 1
The Learned Helplessness Experiment
Here is an article to help you understand the Learned Helplessness Experiment: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-learned-helplessness-2795326
Here is the research article on the Learned Helplessness Experiment: https://www.annualreviews.org/doi/pdf/10.1146/annurev.me.23.020172.002203
Here is a video on the Learned Helplessness Experiment:
Discussion Questions:
1. Why do you think Seligman’s findings were so groundbreaking?
2. Who would you expect to have more success, better health, and lower rates of depression – those with optimistic or pessimistic explanatory styles? Please explain your answer.
3. Taking from Seligman’s experiments, what are some ways you can help someone realize they have control over a bad situation?
4. What did the Learned Helplessness Experiment try to prove?
Part 2
The Milgram Obedience Experiment
Here is an article from Simply Psychology that will help you better understand the study:
Here is the actual study article: https://www.gvsu.edu/cms4/asset/F51281F0-00AF-E25A-5BF632E8D4A243C7/milgram_behavioral_study_1963.pdf
Here is a short video to help you understand the Milgram Obedience Experiment:
Discussion Questions:
1. What is the main takeaway from this experiment?
2. Why are some people more persistent in their beliefs?
3. If this study was replicated today, do you think there would be similar or different results? Why or Why not?
4. Why do people choose to lose all morals and principles just to obey authority? How important is power in today’s world.
5. Do you think Milgram’s study justifies peoples unethical actions?
