Apart from ethical issues, give one strength and one limitation of Milgram’s methodology. (Total 4 marks)

Model Answer

One strength of Milgram’s methodology is the high level of control. The use of standardised procedures, such as the scripted instructions from the experimenter, ensured consistency across participants, making the study reliable and replicable.

One limitation is the lack of ecological validity. The artificial task of administering shocks does not reflect real-world obedience scenarios, limiting the generalisability of the findings to everyday settings.