Milgrams variation 13 ordinary man giving instruction

• What was the aim of the Hilagama experiment?


  To see if orders by someone without authority are followed.
• What was the purpose of the Hilagama experiment?


  To see if obedience would decrease when orders were given by an ordinary man.
• How did the method of the Hilagama experiment differ from previous experiments?


  It involved an ordinary man giving orders instead of an authority figure.
• What role did the accomplice play in the Hilagama experiment?


  The accomplice suggested increasing the voltage when the victim made a mistake.
• What was the reaction of the participants when the accomplice suggested increasing the voltage?

  16 out of 20 participants did not follow the suggestion.
• What did the results indicate about the participants' behavior?


  Participants created an awkward atmosphere and 8% broke from the man's instructions.
• What actions did participants take when they witnessed the distressing scene?


  Some participants protested and 5 tried to disconnect power or physically restrain the accomplice.
• What was the conclusion drawn from the Hilagama experiment?


  Levels of obedience fell dramatically when participants saw an ordinary man giving shocks.
• Who conducted the Hilagama experiment?


  Research Association of Bridgeport.
• What were the key findings of the Hilagama experiment regarding obedience?

  • 50% of participants broke from instructions.
  • Participants created an awkward atmosphere.
  • 16 out of 20 watched the distressing scene.
  • 5 participants attempted to disconnect power or restrain the accomplice.