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Classic Studies in Psychology

Learn more about some of the classic studies that impacted the field of psychology, including Milgram's obedience study and Harlow's love study.
The Stanford Prison Experiment
The Stanford Prison Experiment is one of the most famous experiments in psychology's history. Learn more about the experiment and the results.
The Asch Conformity Experiments
Researchers have long been interested in the degree to which people follow or rebel against social norms. During the 1950s, psychologist Solomon Asch conducted a series of experiments designed to demonstrate the powers of conformity in groups
Pavlov's Dogs
The concept of classical conditioning is studied by every entry-level psychology student, so it may be surprising to learn that the man who first noted this phenomenon was not a psychologist at all. Learn more about classical conditioning, Ivan Pavlov and his well-known experiments with dogs.
The Science of Love: Harry Harlow & the Nature of Affection
Learn more about psychologist Harry Harlow's classic experiments that revealed the powerful effects of love.
The Milgram Obedience Experiment
Milgram's obedience experiment has become one of the most famous studies in psychology's history. Learn more about this classic study on obedience.

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