Milgram Flashcards
what was the research method for milgram?
controlled observation
NO IV
where did the study take place?
Yale university
what were the controls?
who is teacher and learner.
how data gathered (one way mirror)
what was the sample for milgram?
volunteer (self selected)
what was the sample criteria?
paid $4.50
40 men aged between 20-50
from new haven
what were the participants told?
study is on memory and learning
procedure
participant reads paired words to learner
if answered incorrectly, press lever for electric shock
at 300v the learner pounded on the wall then was silent
3 wrong answers for every correct one
when would the procedure end?
if participant refused or reached 450v
who was involved in the experiment?
experimenter = biology teacher
learner = 47 yr old accountant
teacher = participant
= fixed !
qualitative results?
signs of stress = stuttering
signs of relief = mopping brows
quantitative results?
100% went to 300v
65% went to 450v
