milgram's variations

Cards (16)

  • What was the location of Experiment 10 in Milgram's Shock Experiment Variations?
    A run-down office block
  • What was the purpose of moving the experiment to a run-down office block in Experiment 10?
    To see if the environment influenced obedience
  • What percentage of participants were fully obedient in Experiment 10?
    47.5%
  • What did interview transcripts reveal about participants' feelings in Experiment 10?
    Participants were doubtful about the legitimacy of the experiment and concerned for the learner's safety
  • In Experiment 7, how did the authority figure give instructions to the participant?
    Via telephone
  • What was the aim of the telephonic instructions variation in Experiment 7?
    To see if physical presence influenced obedience
  • What was the obedience rate when instructions were given over the phone in Experiment 7?
    22.5%
  • What did the results of Experiment 7 highlight about the authority figure's presence?
    It emphasized the importance of the physical presence of the authority figure in eliciting obedience
  • How did the presence of the authority figure affect participants' willingness to obey in Experiment 7?
    Participants felt less obligated to obey without the experimenter's physical presence
  • In Experiment 13, who was introduced as the authority figure?
    An ordinary man
  • What was the effect of having an ordinary man give orders in Experiment 13?
    Obedience rates significantly decreased
  • What percentage of participants refused to obey orders when given by an ordinary man in Experiment 13?
    80%
  • What does Experiment 13 emphasize about authority figures?
    It emphasizes the importance of the authority figure's perceived legitimacy in influencing obedience
  • How can psychological theories explain the changes in obedience rates observed in Milgram's experiments?
    By examining concepts like agentic state and proximity reducing emotional distance
  • What is the significance of comparing Milgram’s original experiment with its variations?
    It highlights differences in obedience and the factors influencing it
  • What type of visual representation can be included in a revision resource for Milgram's experiments?
    Diagrams and charts