Milgram's Obedience Study (AQA A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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How many American males participated in Milgram's 1963 obedience study?
How many American males participated in Milgram's 1963 obedience study?
40 males aged 20-50 years
What payment did participants receive in Milgram's study?
What payment did participants receive in Milgram's study?
$4 plus 50 cents regardless of completion
What hypothesis was Milgram testing with his obedience study?
What hypothesis was Milgram testing with his obedience study?
The 'Germans are different' hypothesis
What was the voltage range on the shock generator in Milgram's study?
What was the voltage range on the shock generator in Milgram's study?
15 to 450 volts
What percentage of participants administered the maximum 450-volt shock?
What percentage of participants administered the maximum 450-volt shock?
62.5%
What percentage of participants continued to at least 300 volts?
What percentage of participants continued to at least 300 volts?
100%
What physical signs of distress did participants show?
What physical signs of distress did participants show?
Sweating, trembling, nervous laughter
What did Milgram conclude about the 'Germans are different' hypothesis?
What did Milgram conclude about the 'Germans are different' hypothesis?
It was decisively rejected
Which ethical concerns applied to Milgram's study?
Which ethical concerns applied to Milgram's study?
Harm, deception, and right to withdraw
What obedience rates did Spanish and Australian participants show in cross-cultural research?
What obedience rates did Spanish and Australian participants show in cross-cultural research?
Spain 90%, Australia 28%