Study In Detail- Hofling Flashcards
1
Q
Participants
A
22 night nurses
Field experiment
Unaware of study
2
Q
What happened?
A
Dr smith an actor rang the nurses and told them to give Mr jones 20mg of Astrofen (placebo sugar pill) , as he was in a hurry and would sign forms later.
3
Q
Rules broken
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Double amount normally allowed
Astrofen not allowed on ward
Can’t take orders over the phone
Didn’t know Dr smith
4
Q
Results
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21/22 carried out orders
In control group 21/22 said they wouldn’t.
5
Q
Conclusion
A
People are unwilling to question authority figures even if they have good reasons to.
6
Q
Aim
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Obedience in natural setting
Realistic obedience of milgrams
7
Q
Obedience definition
A
Following orders from someone in authority.
