The Power of the Situation Flashcards
1
Q
What is the power of the situation paradox?
A
Our enviroment can produce drastic change in our beliefs and behaviours
2
Q
What is the Milgram Experiment?
A
Participants believed they were testing a learner and punishing him with shocks when he gave the wrong answers
3
Q
What were the results of Milgram’s experiment?
A
Despite learner’s pleas, 80% continued past the 150 volt level, 62.5% continued until the 450 level and the average shock was 360 volts
4
Q
Did participants enjoy harming people in the Milgram Experiment?
A
participants didnt enjoy harming another person yet behaved in accordance with the situation
