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What was the main aim of Milgram's experiment?
What was the main aim of Milgram's experiment?
What sampling technique was used in the experiment?
What sampling technique was used in the experiment?
Where was the experiment conducted?
Where was the experiment conducted?
What role did each participant assume upon arrival?
What role did each participant assume upon arrival?
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What was the purpose of attaching electrodes to the learner in the experiment?
What was the purpose of attaching electrodes to the learner in the experiment?
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What was the highest voltage labeled on the shock generator used in the experiment?
What was the highest voltage labeled on the shock generator used in the experiment?
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What was one of the scripted responses of the learner (confederate) when the shock level reached 300V and 315V?
What was one of the scripted responses of the learner (confederate) when the shock level reached 300V and 315V?
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What were the standardized instructions and settings used in the experiment for each participant?
What were the standardized instructions and settings used in the experiment for each participant?
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What were the experimenter's prods used to encourage the teacher to proceed when hesitating to administer shocks?
What were the experimenter's prods used to encourage the teacher to proceed when hesitating to administer shocks?
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What was the manipulated variable in the experiment?
What was the manipulated variable in the experiment?
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Study Notes
Main Aim of Milgram's Experiment
- To investigate obedience to authority figures, particularly when instructions conflict with personal conscience.
Sampling Technique
- Participant sampling was done through advertisement, which attracted a diverse group of volunteers.
Location of the Experiment
- Conducted at Yale University, specifically in a laboratory setting designed to mimic a psychological study.
Roles of Participants
- Each participant assumed the role of 'teacher', tasked with administering shocks, while a confederate played the role of 'learner'.
Purpose of Electrodes
- Electrodes were attached to the learner to simulate the administration of electric shocks as part of the experiment's deception.
Highest Voltage on Shock Generator
- The shock generator was labeled with a maximum voltage of 450 volts.
Scripted Responses of the Learner
- At 300 volts, the learner would pound on the wall in protest. At 315 volts, the learner would scream and demand to be released.
Standardized Instructions and Settings
- All participants received identical instructions and were placed in the same experimental environment to ensure consistency in the procedure.
Experimenter's Prods
- If teachers hesitated, the experimenter used prods such as "Please continue" or "The experiment requires that you continue".
Manipulated Variable
- The primary manipulated variable in the experiment was the shock level administered to the learner, tested for obedience at various intensities.
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Test your knowledge about the Milgram experiment, which investigated obedience to authority and the willingness of individuals to follow orders that involved harming others. Explore the dynamics of obedience and the impact of authority figures on human behavior.
