Experiment 2 Modelled refusal condition

• What is the main difference in the procedure of Experiment Two compared to the baseline condition?


  It used two confederates instead of one.
• How did the second confederate (T2) behave in Experiment Two?


  T2 acted like the participant and was of the same gender as the real participant.
• What role did the teacher (confederate) play in Experiment Two?


  The teacher took the lead, asked questions, and administered shocks while T2 observed.
• What was the initial voltage at which T1 hesitated in Experiment Two?


  75V
• What did T1 say when he hesitated during the experiment?


  T1 said, 'I don't know about this.'
• What happened after T1 expressed hesitation in Experiment Two?


  The experimenter asked T2 to continue the procedure.
• How many males and females stopped at 150V or earlier in Experiment Two?


  5 males and 6 females stopped at 150V or earlier.
• What was the outcome for the remaining participants after 150V in Experiment Two?


  13 females and the rest of the males continued after 150V.
• How did the results of Experiment Two compare to the baseline condition?


  The results were similar to the baseline condition.
• Was there a significant difference in stopping behavior between genders in Experiment Two?


  There was little difference in stopping behavior between genders.
• What did Burger find regarding empathy and control scores in Experiment Two?


  There was little difference in empathy and control scores between those who stopped and those who continued.
• What was noted about participants who were reluctant to give shocks earlier in the baseline condition?


  They scored higher on desirability for control in the baseline condition.
• How did personality scores compare between the modelled refusal condition and the baseline condition?


  There was no difference in personality scores between the two conditions.
• How do the findings of Experiment Two relate to the findings from 45 years ago?


  Both experiments showed similar results regarding obedience and refusal.
• What conclusion can be drawn about societal culture's effect on obedience and refusal from Experiment Two?


  Time and changes in societal culture did not affect obedience or refusal rates.