Milgram

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  • Created on: 22-03-18 18:44
What was Stanley Milgram's aim?
to find out how far people will go in obeying an instruction if it involves harming another person.
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What type of sample was used?
Volunteer
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What % went to 300V?
100%
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What % went to 450V?
65%
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When Milgram moved from Yale to a rundown office, what did he find?
Obedience decreased (to 48%)
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When Milgram moved the teacher and learner to the same room, what happened?
Obedience decreased (to 40%)
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When Milgram paired the participant with an assistant that flipped the switches, what happened?
Obedience increased (to 75%)
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What happened to the results when the experimenter gave the orders over the phone?
Obedience decreased (to 21%)
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How did Orne and Holland criticise Milgram?
He had no validity because 75% of the participants claim they knew the shocks were fake and went along anyway.
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What did Sheridan and King find to support Milgram?
When using real (minimal) shocks on puppies, 54% of men and 100% of women administered the highest shock.
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