J. Burger replicating Milgram today aim & method - obedience Flashcards
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Aim?
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to develop a variation of Milgrams procedures allowing comparison with the original investigation while protecting the well-being of participants
2
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What participants were not used?
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- no-one with knowledge of his experiment
- no-one with a history of mental problems (excluded 38% of applicants)
3
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What was the maximum level of shock?
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150 volts
4
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Why was a two step process used?
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to exclude anyone who might react negatively
5
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What were participants told they could do?
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told 3 times they could withdraw
6
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Who was the experimenter?
A
a clinical psychologist so could stop it at any time
7
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What sample was used?
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70 male and females
