Milgram- Electric Shock Experiment Flashcards
1
Q
How many ptts took part?
A
40
2
Q
What year did this study take place?
A
1963
3
Q
Variations:
What did the highest shock rate drop to when:
a) the experiment took place in an office building?
b) the learner is in the same room as the ptt?
c) when the ptt and learner’s hands were touching?
d) the experimenter gave orders by phone?
A
a) 48%
b) 40%
c) 30%
d) 23%
4
Q
What was the percentage of ptts who continued giving shocks to:
a) 450V?
b) 300V?
c) stopped giving shocks at 300V?
A
a) 65%
b) 100%
c) 12.5%
5
Q
Give three evaluation points for this study
A
E.g. High internal validity: ptts believed…
No informed consent
Low ecological/ external validity
