Milgram 1963 (study of obedience)

Question 1

aim of Milgrams study

Answer 1

to investigate if individuals would obey orders that led to negative consequences

Question 2

what were the lowest and highest shock levels

Answer 2

15V-450V (increased by 15V every time)

Question 3

what was the false aim of Milgrams study

Answer 3

to see whether punishment would affect learning. real aim was to test obedience to authority roles

Question 4

how was it decided if a ppt was a teacher or learner

Answer 4

rigged random allocation - the learner was always a confederate

Question 5

what percentage went to the top of the shock board

Answer 5

65%

Question 6

what percentage did students think
obedience levels would be

Answer 6

3%

Question 7

how much were participants paid

Answer 7

$4.00 per hour

Question 8

what voltage did every participant go up to

Answer 8

300V. 65% went to the full 450V

Question 9

what did the learner recording do after 300V

Answer 9

stopped answering implying the learner was unconscious/dead

Question 10

how many participants had uncontrollable seizures

Answer 10

3

Question 11

conclusions to Milgram’s study

Answer 11

-obedience to authority figures is normal human behaviour even if it goes against moral code and distress.
-situational factors can affect obedience