MILGRIM (AO1) Flashcards
1
Q
what was the aim of the experiment?
A
to investigate conformity to direct order (obedience)
2
Q
what was the sample used in the experiment?
A
40 male volunteers, 20-50 years, range of jobs, paid $4.50 at outset
3
Q
what was the procedure of the experiment?
A
- rigged draw for role of teacher or leaner
- experimenter in lab coat
- shown learner being strapped in
- teacher given sample shock
- teacher gives incrementally larger (fake) shocks for each wrong answer
- repeatedly told to continue through 4 standardised instructions
4
Q
what are the findings from the experiment?
A
- all reached 300V
- 12.5% stopped there
- 65% continued to 450V
- participants showed extreme distress and tension
5
Q
what was the conclusion of the experiment?
A
people will obey extreme orders
