"Presents an experiment which is actually an investigation of moral development. Volunteers serve as a model for the roles of teacher and learner. Seemingly the student is receiving an electric shock administered by the teacher; however, this impression is given to see how he will handle the dilemma."--Audiovisual Materials Catalog 2002-2007 by Audiovisual Services of St. Louis Public Schools.

"This film explores two major current psychological theories of moral development: the cognitive-development theory of Dr. Lawrence Kohlberg of Harvard University, and social-learning theory."--WorldCat.