Experiments

Question 1

Give an overview for the experiment method?

Answer 1

Qualitative method, allow for control of variables
Experiments can either be field or lab to test a theory.
Field- done in the real world

Question 2

What’s one example of the lab method experiment?

Answer 2

Milgram- authority, people administered electric shocks and trusted higher people. Teacher + student

Question 3

What’s an advantage and disadvantage of Milgrams experiment?

Answer 3

Advantage- variables controlled, reliable
Disadvantage- caused psychological harm to participants, unethical

Question 4

What was zimbardos lab study about?

Answer 4

Guards/ prisoners, guards adapted tyranny, prisoners rebelled

Question 5

What’s an advantage and disadvantage to Zimbardos study?

Answer 5

Advantage- variables controlled, reliable
Disadvantage- people not behaving accurately, less validity