Bickerman 1971

• Who conducted the experiment discussed in the study material?

  Rickman (1971)
• What was the main question of the study?

  Will someone else's status affect the behavior of others?
• What was the influence being studied in the experiment?


  The influence of uniformed authority
• What was the setting of the experiment?

  Brooklyn
• How many adults participated in the experiment?

  153 adults
• Who was the authority figure in the experiment?


  A young woman dressed in smart clothing
• What were the scenarios presented in the experiment?


  1. Asked to pick up a paper bag due to a bad back
  2. Asked to give a dime to a stranger
  3. Asked to move to the opposite side of the pole
• What was the result regarding obedience when the authority figure was dressed as a guard?


  Participants were likely to follow the authority figure's commands
• Was there a significant difference in obedience levels when the authority figure was dressed differently?


  No significant difference was found
• What does the study suggest about people's status and obedience?


  People's status affects others' obedience
• What is the main conclusion drawn from the experiment?

  Authority figures influence obedience regardless of their appearance