Lesson 1 Psychology A Level: Obedience

This introductory A Level Psychology lesson helps students understand what obedience means and recognise it in everyday situations. It opens with a scenario at a swimming pool. When a lifeguard gives Maya an instruction, students discuss what makes her response an example of obedience and whether she has to agree with the instruction to obey it. They then practise putting the definition into their own words and applying it to other situations.

What’s included

Teacher guide with learning objectives, suggested timings and guidance for leading the activities and discussion.
Student worksheet with the opening scenario, a guided definition task and opportunities to apply the concept.
PowerPoint to guide the class through the lesson alongside the worksheet.

The three resources are designed to be used together. This lesson is suitable for students meeting obedience for the first time and can be used before teaching Milgram’s research.