Obedience (VCE SSCE Psychology): Quizzes
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What distinguishes obedience from other forms of social influence?
What distinguishes obedience from other forms of social influence?
It involves explicit orders from authority
How many participants took part in Milgram's original 1963 obedience experiment?
How many participants took part in Milgram's original 1963 obedience experiment?
40 male participants
What were Milgram's participants told the study was investigating?
What were Milgram's participants told the study was investigating?
Memory and learning
What was the voltage range on Milgram's shock generator?
What was the voltage range on Milgram's shock generator?
15 to 450 volts
What percentage of participants administered the full 450 volts in Milgram's original study?
What percentage of participants administered the full 450 volts in Milgram's original study?
65%
What percentage did experts predict would administer the full 450 volts?
What percentage did experts predict would administer the full 450 volts?
1-2%
What happened to obedience when the experimenter gave instructions by phone?
What happened to obedience when the experimenter gave instructions by phone?
Fell to 20%
What happened when the experimenter wore ordinary clothing instead of a lab coat?
What happened when the experimenter wore ordinary clothing instead of a lab coat?
Obedience dropped to 20%
What happened when confederate teachers refused to continue?
What happened when confederate teachers refused to continue?
Only 10% gave 450 volts
Which ethical issue involved participants being told 'you have no choice'?
Which ethical issue involved participants being told 'you have no choice'?
Withdrawal rights were compromised