Obedience: Practical

Question 1

Describe the background of this practical with research that supports and refutes the aim.

Answer 1

• Investigating gender differences in obedience can help to potentially understand causes
• Milgram’s (1963) and Burger’s (2009) research found no gender differences with both genders being equally as likely to give up to 300V
• Sheridan and King’s (1972) research found gender differences in that 100% of females would shock a dog compared to 54% of males

Question 2

What was the aim of our practical?

Answer 2

To investigate a gender difference in obedience using a questionnaire on attitudes towards obedience.

Question 3

State the fully operationalised alternative hypothesis.

Answer 3

There will be a significant difference in the attitudes towards obedience, measured by scores out of 50 and themes, between males and females.

Question 4

State the fully operationalised null hypothesis.

Answer 4

There will be no significant difference in attitudes towards obedience, measured by scores out of 50 and themes, between males and females, any difference will be due to chance.