Milgrams Obedience Study

Question 1

aim of milgram

Answer 1

to investigate whether the Germans were different

Question 2

method of milgram

Answer 2

• confederate= learner
• participant= teacher
• p’s asked learner questions, wrong= adminstered shocks
• lab based

Question 3

results of milgram

Answer 3

• 65% to highest level of 450 volts
• none stopped below 300 volts
• p’s sweating, seizure, tremble, strutter

Question 4

ethical implications of milgram

Answer 4

• deception- false aim
• debrief - follow ups after year
• right to withdraw - no right to withdraw, paid
• harm- severe stress

Question 5

limitations of milgram

Answer 5

• unethical
• male sample
• culture bias
• lack ecological validity
• lacks historical validity
• low internal validity

Question 6

supporting research?

Answer 6

Hofling
- 22 nurses adminstered dummy drug (thought to be twice the dosage when max dosage was half on box), 21/22 nurses obeyed without hesitation despite doctor not authorising
Sheridan and King
- students training puppy with eletric shocks, could hear squeals, 75% admininstered to max shocks