Milgram (1963) Behavioural Study of Obedience - Findings Flashcards
1
Q
What did Milgram do before the study?
A
he surveyed 14 psychology majors who estimated that 0-3% of participants would administer the full 450 volts
2
Q
How many people obeyed at each voltage level?
What type of data is this?
A
- up to 300v = 40 (100%)
- 315v = 35 (87.5%) - 5 less
- 330v = 31 (77.5%) - 4 less
- 345v = 29 (72.5%) - 2 less
- 360v = 28 (70%) - 1 less
- 375v = 27 (67.5%) - 1 less
- 390v - 450v = 26 (65%) - 1 less
- this is quantitative data
3
Q
How many participants displayed signs of extreme tension?
A
14 participants
4
Q
What did 14 participants display?
A
there were a number of signs of extreme tension displayed by 14 participants
5
Q
What signs of extreme tension were displayed by 14 participants?
What type of data is this?
A
- nervous laughter
- sweating
- stuttering
- biting their lip
- digging their fingernails into their flesh
- this is qualitative data
6
Q
What happened to 3 participants?
A
they had full blown uncontrollable seizures
7
Q
How many participants had full blown uncontrollable seizures?
A
3 participants
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