situational Flashcards
What was the aim of Milgram’s 1963 study?
To observe whether people would obey a figure of authority when told to harm another person
This study evaluated the influence of a destructive authority figure.
How many male volunteers participated in Milgram’s study?
40 male volunteers
In Milgram’s experiment, what roles were assigned to the participants?
Teacher and learner
What was the range of electric shocks administered in Milgram’s study?
300V to 450V
What voltage was marked as ‘lethal’ in the experiment?
330V
What percentage of participants went up to 450V in Milgram’s study?
65%
True or False: All participants stopped administering shocks below 300V.
False
What were the four prods used by the experimenter when participants refused to administer a shock?
- Obey to science
- Continue
- You must go on
- Obey the learner
How did the proximity of the experimenter affect obedience?
Obedience increased when the experimenter was in the same room (62.5%)
What effect did the location of the study have on participant obedience?
Participants obeyed more in a prestigious location like Stanford
How did the experimenter’s uniform influence obedience?
Obedience was higher when the experimenter wore a lab coat
Fill in the blank: Participants were assessed on how many volts they were willing to _______.
shock the confederate
What was the outcome when the experimenter and participant were in separate rooms?
Obedience dropped to 40%
What was the obedience rate when the experimenter forcibly placed the participant’s hand on the electric plate?
30%
What did Milgram admit regarding demand characteristics in his study?
Many participants could see through the deception
What was the assessment focus in Milgram’s study?
The willingness to administer electric shocks
