Migram Flashcards
1
Q
What was the aim of Milgram’s experiment?
A
To find out if Americans would obey an unjust order to inflict pain on another person.
2
Q
How many volunteers were used?
A
Forty
3
Q
Which university did Milgram carry out the experiment?
A
Yale
4
Q
What were the first and last voltages?
A
15 and 450
5
Q
What were the intervals between voltages?
A
15V
6
Q
After what voltage did the confederates stop pounding and give no further answers?
A
315V
7
Q
What were the four prods?
A
- Please continue
- The exp. requires you to continue
- It is essential you continue
- You have no other choice, you must go on
8
Q
What percentage of Ps went to 450V?
A
65%
9
Q
What percentage did psychiatrists expect would continue to 450V?
A
0.1%
