milgram v7 Flashcards
What was variation 7 and the results?
Telephonic instructions( physical proximity)- experimenter in the room initially then experimenter leaves room and gives instructions via telephone .Ppts giving 450v –> 22.5%. Observed some ppts administered lower voltage shocks lying to the experimenter and once experimenter returned Ppt obedient again.
2 differences from variation 7 and OG study?
OG- experimenter was physically present & experimenter gave instructions face to face,7- experimenter started in the room and then left & prods were given over telephone
Strengths of variation 7
Only 1 variation in procedure for each study all other variables remain the same so you can compare effects of manipulating the IV so we can see cause and effect between instructions face to face and over the telephone. Milgram’s results in this variation are well supported as when he varied proximity of the experimenter in other variations obedience levels changed.
Weaknesses of variation 7
Participants may not of believed that the shocks were real as they would expect a scientist from a reputable uni to protect ppts. This means validity is lowered. Not a natural situation ppts were placed into the role of helper to the experimenter rather than acting independently.
