Milgram's Study and Agency Theory

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  • Created on: 26-04-13 21:54
Where did Milgram's research take place?
Yale University
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What is the main criticism of Milgram's research?
It was unethical
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What are the main ethical issues for Milgram?
Deception, Physical Harm, Psychological Stress, Pressure to Continue.
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How did Milgram aquire his subjects?
Advertisement in a newspaper
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What type of sampling did Milgram use?
Volunteer
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What percentage of subjects administered the 450v shock?
65%
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What percentage of subjects administered the 300v shock?
100%
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How many subjects stopped between 300v and 375v?
14
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What theory did Milgram's research lead him to developing?
Agency Theory
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What are the two states in Milgram's Agency Theory?
Autonomous and Agentic
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What must the agent believe to be in the agentic state?
The authority figure is legitimate and will take responsibility for their actions
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What real life event prompted Milgram to begin his research?
The Holocaust
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What real life application does Milgram's Theory have?
Potential oestructive obedience in the police, armed forces, ect.
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What is obedience that causes negative repercussions?
Destructive Obedience
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What internal turmoil stems from a conflict between orders and the conscience?
Moral Strain
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Who's testimony is used as an example of agency theory?
Eichmann
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Milgram's study was...
reliable, valid, generalisable
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