Bocchiaro Flashcards
what was the design?
lab experiment
no manipulation of IV
what was the sample?
92 students did pilot studies (8)
where were the participants from?
University of Amsterdam
how was the sample recruited?
flyers around uni cafeteria
how many groups were there?
2
experimental group and comparison group
what was the sample for the experimental group?
149 under graduates
paid either 7 euros or course credits
what was the sample for the comparison group?
138 students
asked ‘what would you do?’ and ‘what would the average student do?’
how were ethical issues dealt with?
Participants given right to withdraw
signed consent forms which garunteed confidentiality
room 1 procedure?
left alone for 3 mins to think whether they will write statement or not
statement included adjectives (exciting, great)
room 2 procedure?
left for 7 mins.
had a computer to type statements, a mailbox and a research commitee
how was the research committee form worded?
‘protecting participants from harm’
third procedure?
2 personality tests
test 1- 6 personality traits
test 2- measures social values by social value orientation
key findings?
‘what would you do?’
4% would obey
65% would whistle blow.
‘what would average student do?’
19% obey
37% whistle blow
conclusions?
people - very obedient
people less likely to oney destructive orders
