Milgram, S. (1963). Behavioural study of Obedience 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyCore studiesASWJEC Created by: Elisabeth MontagueCreated on: 25-04-19 09:43 METHODOLOGY Controlled observation Laboratory environment STUDY not an experiment (no I.V) Independant groups 40 males aged (20-50) Self selected participants Laboratory at Yale University Scientist wore a white lab coat Student was an actor 1 of 4 PROCEDURES Learner seated in adjacent room No / incorrect response = Shock Voltage increased in 15v intervals from 15v-450v Varying orders when teacher refused to shock the student ie: "Please continue", "The study requires you to continue" At 300v, the student began to pound on the wall, and a second pound was heard at 315v 2 of 4 FINDINGS 100% followed orders until 300v 12.5% dropped out at 300v 65% obeyed to maximum level of shock 3 of 4 CONCLUSIONS Factors that lead to high levels of obedience: Prestigious location (Yale university) Scientist in lab coat Learner is in seperate room Experimenter physically present "We are all capable of such acts" 4 of 4
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