Milgram's Study Flashcards
What was Milgram’s aim?
He wanted to find out whether ordinary Americans would obey a morally wrong order from a person in authority.
How many volunteers were there?
40 males.
What ethical issue did this study present?
Deception- believed they were giving electric shocks.
What was the teacher’s role?
Administer a shock when the learner made a mistake.
What was the lowest and highest voltage?
15 volts - 450 volts
How many participants went to at least 300 volts?
100%
How many participants went to the full 450 volts?
65%
What did Orne and Holland argue?
Participants gave high electrical shocks because they guessed the shocks weren’t real.
Who supported Orne and Holland’s view?
Perry- discovered many participants were sceptical.
What is the problem with Milgram’s research?
Lacked internal validity.
Who carried out the experiment again with similar results?
Blass (1999) and Burger (2009)
Why is it unrepresentitive?
Only male Americans.
What ethical issues were there?
Participants harmed psychologically and deceived.
What was the obedience rate when the participants had to give the shocks personally?
30%
What did the obedience rate drop to when Milgram wore ordinary clothes?
20%
