Obedience: Milgram's research Flashcards
1
Q
obedience
A
individual follows direct order usually by figure of authority who can punish when disobedient
2
Q
procedure
A
40 male participants gave fake shocks to ‘learner’ in obedience to instructions from ‘experimenter’. Advertised through newspaper
3
Q
findings
A
65% gave highest shock of 450v
100% gave shocks up to 300v
many showed signs of anxiety
4
Q
evaluation
A
low internal validity good external supporting replication alternative theory of social identity theory ethical issues
5
Q
why was it conducted?
A
see if Germans are different
