A-Level psychology [edexcel]- Milgram's Agency theory

This is an A-Level psychology lesson which focuses on Milgram’s Agency theory. The lesson then moves on to outline how we evaluate theories in psychology (EAR acronym). The lesson is designed to last 90 minutes, there are a total of 16 slides on the power point and the lesson comes with 3 worksheets/ print outs.

Included:

• Starter, students to use their knowledge of Milgram’s original experiment to work out what the key number stand for- answers provided on the pp slide.
• Title page- encouraging students to think about why we are obedient.
• Recapping obedience - definitions along with other key concepts such as dissent.
• Who do we obey in society? encouraging students to think about why we are more likely to obey some people more than others.
• Why do we obey?- task for students to complete.
• Background information into why Milgram conducted his research in the first place, short video clip to watch. Linked on the pp slide.
• Explanation of Milgram’s agency theory- printout for students.
• Application task, students to use their knowledge to answer questions based on a scenario. All provided on the pp slide.
• Introduction to evaluation in psychology when it comes to theories. EAR acronym used- evidence, application and reductionism.
• Strengths and weaknesses of agency theory in a nutshell.
• Agency theory evaluation in more detail- print out for students to read through.
• Hofling’s research as evidence for Agency theory- reading for students attached as a separate worksheet.
• Example exam questions for students to have a go at- short answer and longer answer.
• Introduction to 8 mark questions- outline of Milgram and how they would answer the question using the template on the slide.
• Homework set on Burger 2009- this slide can be deleted if not necessary. The Burger 2009 lesson can also be purchased from my shop.