Milgram variations Flashcards
1
Q
For the rundown office block (experiment 10) how was the procedure changed from Milgrams original study?
A
- Took place in a rundown office block in Bridgeport instead of Yale university
- 3 different rooms were used that were clean, but had no furniture
- The office block was run by an independent research firm
2
Q
What were the results for the rundown office block experiment (experiment 10)?
A
-19/ 40 ppts obeyed =47.5%
3
Q
For the telephonic instruction variation (experiment 7), how was the procedure changed from Milgram’s original study?
A
- The experimenter gives the initial instructions to the ppts in the same room then leaves the lab
- All further communication is done through the phone
4
Q
What were the results for the telephonic instructions experiment?
A
-9/40 obeyed (22.5%) administrating the 450V shock
5
Q
For the ordinary man variation (experiment 13), how was the procedure changed from Milgram’s original study?
A
- Experimenter begins giving instructions about administrating the shocks but then gets called away and leaves the room
- A confederate in the room who the ppts think is another ppt is given the task of recording how many times he suggests increasing the shock by 15V every time the learner makes a mistake
6
Q
What were the results for the ordinary man experiment?
A
-4/20 (20%) ppts obeyed and administrated the maximum shock level of 450V
