Evaluate the use of laboratory research in psychology, providing examples from core studies (4).

One strength of using laboratories is that they are highly controlled environments. For example, in Milgram's study into obedience to authority, the behaviour of the experimenter can be controlled, by having them use identical "prods" for each participants, making the study more valid.
However, lab studies have weaknesses, as they are in artificial settings. For example, Milgram's research was conducted at a lab at Yale University, which is an artificially set up situation and not applicable to real life. This may limit the ecological validity of the research.

CS
Answered by Clea S. Psychology tutor

1972 Views

See similar Psychology GCSE tutors

Related Psychology GCSE answers

All answers ▸

What is conformity? Identify two factors that might affect conformity.


What is a neuron?


Outline three forms of memory


Identify three types of long-term memory and explain how each type is shown in an example of your choice.


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2025 by IXL Learning