Milgram's Research Into Obedience (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Milgram's research aim
Milgram's research aim
Test if ordinary people would administer harmful electric shocks
Milgram's final sample size
Milgram's final sample size
160 participants
How role assignment was rigged in Milgram's study
How role assignment was rigged in Milgram's study
Both lots said 'teacher' so participant always became teacher
Voltage range of Milgram's shock generator
Voltage range of Milgram's shock generator
15 to 450 volts in 15-volt increments
Obedience rate in Experiment 1 (remote-feedback)
Obedience rate in Experiment 1 (remote-feedback)
65% (26 out of 40) went to 450 volts
Obedience rate in Experiment 7 (telephonic instructions)
Obedience rate in Experiment 7 (telephonic instructions)
22.5%
Obedience rate in Experiment 10 (rundown office block)
Obedience rate in Experiment 10 (rundown office block)
48%
Obedience rate in Experiment 13 (ordinary man gives orders)
Obedience rate in Experiment 13 (ordinary man gives orders)
20%
Psychiatrists' prediction for obedience in Milgram's study
Psychiatrists' prediction for obedience in Milgram's study
Most wouldn't pass 150 volts, only 4% would continue to end
Who criticized Milgram's research on ethical grounds in 1964?
Who criticized Milgram's research on ethical grounds in 1964?
Diana Baumrind