situatuonalvariables a01

Question 1

what is the aim of milfrims variation exp?

Answer 1

to investigatre situational variables that could ahve affected the baseline stufy eg. proximity

Question 2

explain location

Answer 2

-baseline was in yale
-varaition was in rundown ofice block
stats;obedience DROPPED by 47.5%
explanation;
-yale is a prestigous place +holds high respect/authoruty
-BUT obediece levels wwere fairly high because experimenter still ws present

-seen as legitmate

Question 3

explain proxmity

Answer 3

basline study; techer could only hear learner not see
variation;teacher in the same room
stats; obediemc dropped from 65% to 40%
expalnantin;

-two variations
1. touch proximty
obedience dropped a further 30% as teacher forced learner to put an eelctric shock if recalled incorrectlu

2. remote instruction variation
   -obedience reduced to 20.5% as experimenter left room and gave instuctuons over the pnhone

-decreased proximity of victim allows person to psychologically distance from action

Question 4

explain unifrom

Answer 4

baseline stiuddy;grey lab coat
variation;exp had to take a call and pass to member of the public (confedrate) without a lab coat
-stats; obedience dropped to 20% LOWESRA OF ALL VRIATIONS

explanation
-unfirm symbolises obedience –>society sees persona as legitmate