Bocchiaro

Question 1

type of experiment

Answer 1

lab experiment (but no independent variable)

Question 2

sample

Answer 2

149 undergraduates, VU University in Amsterdam

Question 3

how were P’s obtained

Answer 3

self selecting sample, flyers in cafeteria

Question 4

brief procedure

Answer 4

8 pilot studies prior to ensure procedure was morally acceptable
ROOM 1- formally dressed researchers met P’s, presented a cover story
ROOM 2- computer statements, 7 mins (had to use words like ‘exciting’ ‘great’
ROOM 1- had to fill 2 personality inventories

Question 5

dependent variables

Answer 5

obedient- complied with request to write the letter
disobedient- refused to write letter
whistle blower- reported the experimenter to the research committee

Question 6

results

Answer 6

obedient- 76.5%
disobedient- 14.1%
whistle blowers- 9.4%

personality inventories
HEXACO-P1-R test (2 out of 6 of the dimensions = honesty, emotionality)
SOCIAL VALUE ORIENTATION SVO = pro social, individual, competitive

Question 7

conclusion

Answer 7

behaviour in a moral manner is challenging for people

Question 8

ethical guidelines

Answer 8

fairly ethical, broke deception and harm (could’ve felt embarrassed)

Question 9

link to area

Answer 9

confirms the influence of others

Question 10

link to key theme

Answer 10

people ware as obedient now (2012) as they were in 1963