obidence milgram eval Flashcards
What is a strength of Milgram’s experiments regarding reliability?
Milgram’s results have been replicated several times over the decades, suggesting the results are reliable.
What practical applications arise from Milgram’s experiments?
the extent to which humans obey authority, which could have beneficial applications in society.
For example, training junior doctors and nurses about the dangers of obedience could prevent harm to patients.
What is a major ethical criticism of Milgram’s experiments?
Milgram’s study was considered unethical due to the extreme stress placed upon participants, evidenced by three who suffered seizures.
How did Milgram address the ethical concerns of his study?
Participants were debriefed after the study, and it can be argued that the findings’ value outweighs the distress caused.
What methodological concerns have been raised about Milgram’s study?
Some psychologists argue that many participants didn’t believe the shocks were real, which could affect the validity of the findings.
What did post-study interviews reveal about participants’ beliefs in Milgram’s experiments?
75% of participants said they believed the shocks were real, suggesting they thought they were inflicting harm.
What physiological evidence supports the belief that participants thought they were inflicting harm?
The physiological symptoms of stress observed in many participants suggest they really did believe they were inflicting harm.
