Obedience - Milgram + situational variables

• What is the key term associated with Milgram's research?


  Obedience
• What are the four standard prods used by the experimenter in Milgram's research to order the teacher to continue?


  1. "Please continue" or "Please go on".
  2. "The experiment requires that you continue".
  3. "It is absolutely essential that you continue".
  4. "You have no other choice, you must go on".
• What signs did participants exhibit during the game show that were similar to Milgram's study?

  Genuine anxiety, nervousness, tension, laughter, and nervous giggling.
• What are the conclusions drawn from Milgram's research?

  • Participants may have been responding to the authority of the experimenter.
  • The findings suggest complexities in human obedience.
  • Ethical considerations must be taken into account in future research.
• What is the name of the researcher associated with situational variables in obedience studies?

  Milgram
• What are situational variables in the context of obedience?


  Factors in the environment that can influence an individual's level of obedience
• Name one situational variable that affects obedience according to Milgram.


  Proximity
• What is another situational variable identified by Milgram?


  Location
• How does the power of a uniform influence obedience?


  A uniform can enhance the perception of authority, leading to increased obedience
• What is a potential issue with the situational perspective in obedience studies?


  It may overlook individual differences and personal responsibility
• How can the concept of obedience be applied in a supermarket setting?


  • Customers may obey store policies due to authority of staff
  • Uniforms worn by staff can enhance compliance
  • Proximity to staff can influence adherence to rules
• What does Milgram's research support regarding situational variables?


  It supports the idea that situational variables can significantly affect obedience levels
• How did Milgram investigate the variable of proximity in his studies?


  He altered the physical distance between the participant and the authority figure
• What does the term "uniforms" refer to in the context of Milgram's obedience studies?


  Clothing that signifies authority and can influence obedience levels
• What are demand characteristics?

  Demand characteristics refer to cues or clues in a research setting that may influence participants to respond in a certain way, potentially biasing the results of the study
• When in a run down office building what was the obedience rate?


  47.5%
• When in Yale what was the obedience percentage?


  65%