Milgram’s Evaluation Flashcards
Why was the age/gender/occupation a strength in the study?
It was similar to the people working in the concentration camps in Germany
Why was it a strength that it was the same for everyone?
Controlled study
Why was it a strength that they participants didn’t know the true nature of the study?
So they didn’t adapt their behaviour
Demand characteristics
Why was it a strength that they told the participants abt the true nature of the study afterwards?
So the participants knew they didn’t really hurt anyone
Why was it a strength that it was done at Yale?
Pl were more likely to participate
Why was it a weakness that it took place in a lab?
Not representative of real life
Why was it a weakness that there was 40 participants?
Not many.
Wanted 500
Why was the sample method a weakness?
Self selecting so ppl would be generally more obedient
Why was it a weakness that it was only men from new haven?
Not generalisable
Why were the prods a weakness?
Broke an ethical rule
Participants should be able to leave when they want
