three other milgram experiments Flashcards
What was the aim of Experiment 10? (Run down office block)
To investigate how the prestige of a location affects obedience levels.
What was the setting for Experiment 10?
A rundown office block in Bridgeport, using the same setup as Milgram’s original experiment.
What were the results of Experiment 10?
Obedience dropped to 47.5%, indicating that a less prestigious location reduced obedience.
What did Milgram conclude from Experiment 10?
Reduced prestige leads to lower obedience levels.
What is a strength of Experiment 10?
The realistic office setting increased ecological validity, as participants were likely familiar with office environments.
What is a weakness of Experiment 10?
Ethical concerns remain as participants were deceived during the study.
What was the aim of Experiment 7? (Telephonic instruction)
To determine if physical distance between the experimenter and the teacher affects obedience.
How were instructions delivered in Experiment 7?
Over telephone
What were the results of Experiment 7?
Obedience dropped to 22.5% when the experimenter was not physically present.
What did Milgram conclude from Experiment 7?
Reduced proximity to the authority figure decreases obedience.
What is a strength of Experiment 7?
The standardized procedure makes the study reliable and replicable.
What is a weakness of Experiment 7?
The artificial laboratory setting reduced ecological validity as answering a phone in a lab is not reflective of real-life obedience scenarios.
What was the aim of Experiment 13? (Ordinary man gives orders)
To examine obedience when instructions came from an ordinary person rather than an authority figure.
What were the results of Experiment 13?
Obedience dropped to 20%, showing the significant influence of uniforms and perceived authority.
What did Milgram conclude from Experiment 13?
Uniforms or symbols of authority dramatically increase obedience levels.
