Explanations Of Obedience

Question 0

Rank and Jacobson - Not so obedient nurses

Answer 0

Replicated but with real drug Valium, and nurses allowed to consult with peers
More realistic - and 89% refused to obey

Question 1

Hofling et al - obedient nurses

Answer 1

Telephoned by ‘Dr Smith’
95% obeyed, despite his orders going against hospital regulations
Legitimate authority

Question 2

Bickman - the power of uniform

Answer 2

153 passersby given orders
Security guard - 89%
Milkman - 57%
Normal clothes - 33%