Milgram's Research Into Obedience (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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How much compensation did Milgram offer participants in his obedience study?
How much compensation did Milgram offer participants in his obedience study?
$4
What ensured the genuine participant always became the 'teacher' in Milgram's study?
What ensured the genuine participant always became the 'teacher' in Milgram's study?
Both lots contained the word 'teacher'
What was the maximum voltage level on Milgram's shock generator?
What was the maximum voltage level on Milgram's shock generator?
450 volts
In Experiment 1, what percentage of participants administered the maximum 450-volt shock?
In Experiment 1, what percentage of participants administered the maximum 450-volt shock?
65%
What percentage did psychiatrists predict would continue to the maximum shock level?
What percentage did psychiatrists predict would continue to the maximum shock level?
4%
What was the obedience rate in Experiment 4 (touch-proximity condition)?
What was the obedience rate in Experiment 4 (touch-proximity condition)?
30%
How did obedience change when the experimenter gave instructions by telephone (Experiment 7)?
How did obedience change when the experimenter gave instructions by telephone (Experiment 7)?
Decreased to 22.5%
What obedience rate occurred when an ordinary man gave orders instead of an experimenter?
What obedience rate occurred when an ordinary man gave orders instead of an experimenter?
20%
What percentage of participants said they were glad to have participated in Milgram's study?
What percentage of participants said they were glad to have participated in Milgram's study?
84%
What gender difference did Milgram find in obedience rates?
What gender difference did Milgram find in obedience rates?
No notable difference in obedience