Milgram experiment 10-rundown office block

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What was the aim?
To see if the type of setting affects level of obedience; in particular if it is a less prestigious setting.
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Procedure
Rundown office in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Building was sparsely furnished. Told the research was being carried out by a private company for commercial industry.
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Results
48% of pp shocked to 450v. PP questioned credentials of the company on arrival.
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Conclusion
Obedience fell due to less prestigious setting reducing legitimacy of research.
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Evaluation
Same as Milgram 63
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Rundown office in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Building was sparsely furnished. Told the research was being carried out by a private company for commercial industry.

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