MILGRAM Flashcards
What was the primary aim of Milgram’s study?
To find out if people would be obedient to authority even if it meant physically hurting others.
What sampling technique was used in Milgram’s study?
Self-selecting sampling.
How many men participated in Milgram’s study and what was their age range?
40 men aged between 20 and 50 years old.
Where was Milgram’s experiment conducted?
Linsly-Chittenden Hall at Yale University.
What was the research method used in Milgram’s study?
Controlled observation in a laboratory setting.
Who was Mr. William in Milgram’s study?
The experimenter, a stooge who was a 31-year-old male school biology teacher.
What role did Mr. Wallace play in the experiment?
He was a confederate/stooge acting as the ‘learner’.
What was the initial shock given to participants to convince them of the shocks’ authenticity?
A mild electric shock of 45v.
What procedure was followed when a participant made a mistake?
Each mistake was given a voltage shock 15v higher than the previous one.
What were the prods used by the experimenter when participants hesitated?
- Please continue/please go on. * The experiment requires you to continue. * It is absolutely essential that you continue. * You have no other choice, you must go on.
What was the maximum voltage shock that participants were instructed to deliver?
450 volts.
How many participants administered the maximum shock of 450 volts?
26 participants (65% of 40).
What was the mean voltage given by participants in the study?
368 volts.
What social phenomena create a conflict when people carry out destructive acts?
- Obeying authority * The need to avoid harming others.
What ethical issue was associated with the participants’ consent?
Participants didn’t give informed consent due to deception.
What was one strength of the controlled observation method used in the study?
Helps control extraneous variables.
What was a limitation regarding the generalizability of the study’s results?
Participants were all males from the same area.
What application can Milgram’s findings have in everyday life?
Encouraging individuals to stand up to unjust requests in administrative offices.
True or False: The study found that most people would resist authority.
False.
Fill in the blank: The study showed that individuals are much more _______ to authority than expected.
obedient
What did qualitative measurements in the study provide?
A richer understanding of participants’ behavior.
What were participants asked to rate after the experiment?
How painful they thought the 450v shock was on a scale of 0 - 14.
