The horrifying case of school staffers who shocked two of their students dozens of times, in response to a prank call instructing them to do so, is a grim reminder that the power of the situation is still a factor. I can just see John Darley shaking his head. It reminded me of the prank calls to McDonald's and other fast-food chains a few years ago: http://www.boston.com/news/education/k_12/articles/2007/12/18/prank_led_scho ol_to_treat_two_with_shock/ May be a good example for social psychology classes when covering obedience. Beth Benoit Granite State College Plymouth State University New Hampshire
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