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What was the maximum voltage level used in Milgram's shock generator?
What was the maximum voltage level used in Milgram's shock generator?
- 500 volts
- 600 volts
- 300 volts
- 450 volts (correct)
Participants in Milgram's study were less obedient when the experimenter was physically present.
Participants in Milgram's study were less obedient when the experimenter was physically present.
False (B)
What effect did changing the location of Milgram's study have on obedience?
What effect did changing the location of Milgram's study have on obedience?
Obedience dropped by 48%.
Banuazizi and Mouahedi proved that guessing the __________ characteristics is easy for participants in a study.
Banuazizi and Mouahedi proved that guessing the __________ characteristics is easy for participants in a study.
Match the categories with their definitions:
Match the categories with their definitions:
What was the primary goal of Milgram's experiment?
What was the primary goal of Milgram's experiment?
Participants in Milgram's study believed the shocks they administered were real.
Participants in Milgram's study believed the shocks they administered were real.
What were the roles of the participants in Milgram's experiment?
What were the roles of the participants in Milgram's experiment?
The maximum voltage on the shock generator was ______ volts.
The maximum voltage on the shock generator was ______ volts.
What effect did the location of the study have on obedience rates?
What effect did the location of the study have on obedience rates?
Match the type of participant with their belief about the shocks:
Match the type of participant with their belief about the shocks:
In the proximity study, what was the obedience rate when the teacher and learner were in the same room?
In the proximity study, what was the obedience rate when the teacher and learner were in the same room?
Participants showed higher obedience rates when they were coerced into administering shocks.
Participants showed higher obedience rates when they were coerced into administering shocks.
Flashcards
Demand Characteristics in Milgram's Study
Demand Characteristics in Milgram's Study
Participants' ability to guess the experiment's purpose and adjust their behavior accordingly, potentially influencing results.
Proximity Effect on Obedience
Proximity Effect on Obedience
Decreased obedience in Milgram's study when the physical distance between the teacher and learner increased.
Location Effect on Obedience
Location Effect on Obedience
Milgram's obedience study's results varied based on location, showing a connection between the environment and the willingness to administer shocks.
Mundane Realism in Milgram's Study
Mundane Realism in Milgram's Study
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Participant Belief and Disobedience
Participant Belief and Disobedience
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Milgram's Experiment
Milgram's Experiment
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Procedure of Milgram's Experiment
Procedure of Milgram's Experiment
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Variable: Proximity
Variable: Proximity
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Variable: Experimenter's Presence
Variable: Experimenter's Presence
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Variable: Location
Variable: Location
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Mundane Realism
Mundane Realism
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Participant Doubt
Participant Doubt
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Believer/ Doubters
Believer/ Doubters
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Study Notes
Milgram's Obedience to Authority Experiment
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Aim: Investigate how far individuals would obey instructions involving harm to another person.
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Participants: 40 male participants recruited via newspaper advertisements. They were told the study was about learning and punishment.
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Procedure: Participants were paired with another person (a confederate). A rigged draw determined the "teacher" (participant) and "learner" (confederate). The learner was strapped to a chair with electrodes, and the teacher administered shocks for incorrect answers. A shock generator had 30 switches, ranging from 15 to 450 volts.
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Variations:
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Proximity: When learner and teacher were in the same room, obedience decreased to 40%. Further decreased to 30% when teacher had to force learner's hand onto the shock plate.
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Experimenter absent: Obedience fell to 21% when the experimenter left the room.
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Location: Studies conducted in a run-down office decreased obedience by 48% (fewer participants administered maximum shocks).
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Findings: Initial results showed high rates of obedience, with many participants administering the highest shock.
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Limitations:
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Mundane realism: Some participants doubted the shocks' reality, affecting obedience. A group analysis found "doubters" disobeyed more often than "believers."
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Demand characteristics: Participants could potentially guess the experiment's purpose and act accordingly.
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Explore the fascinating details of Milgram's obedience to authority experiment, designed to understand how far individuals could be manipulated to inflict harm on others. This quiz covers participant procedures, results, and variations in obedience rates based on different conditions. Test your knowledge on this pivotal study in social psychology!
