Milgram situational variables affecting conformity

Question 1

Situational variable 1: Proximity

Answer 1

-In OG study ‘learner’ was in a separate room and obedience was at 62.5%
-In variation ‘learner’ and ‘teacher’ were in the same room and obedience dropped to 40%
-When teacher had to place learners hand on a shock plate obedience dropped to 30%

Question 2

Situational variable 2: Location

Answer 2

-OG study was conducted at Yale Uni
-When replicated at an office block in run down area obedience dropped to 47%

Question 3

Situational variable 3: Uniform

Answer 3

-In OG study ‘experimenter’ was in a grey lab coat
-In variation experimenter is called away due to phone call
-Role of experimenter is given to another confed in normal clothing
-Obedience dropped to 20%