Milgram

Question 1

What was the aim of the research of milgram

Answer 1

Assessing obedience levels
(Came after ww2, wanting to u destined obedience after hitler)

Question 2

Procedure of milgrams research

Answer 2

40 us men at Yale uni
Meets a confederate disguised as participant
Draw straws. Confederate is always the learner, participant the teacher
Teacher can hear but not see confederate and sat near man in white coat “investigator”
Confederate has to march word pairs. For every incorrect answer the participant must electric shock him. Shocks increased with a dial showing the intensity of shocks with warning signs at 300 volts to 450 volts
Can hear screams and silence
Investigator pressure teacher if seemingly hesitant

Question 3

Findings of milgrams research

Answer 3

Every participant conforms to 300 volts
65 percent go max voltage
Extreme stress showed

Question 4

Conclusions of milgrams research

Answer 4

Obedience doesn’t differ cross culturally
Factors affect obedience

Question 5

Strength of milgrams research

Answer 5

Supporting research in France

Question 6

Limitation of milgrams research

Answer 6

Low internal validity - believe that the participants didn’t think the shocks were real so acted
Demand characteristics