Milgrams Study

• Who conducted the study on obedience in 1963?

  Stanley Milgram
• What was Milgram's initial hypothesis about Germans?

  Germans must be different due to the Holocaust
• What sampling method did Milgram use for his study?

  Volunteer sampling
• How many males participated in Milgram's study?

  40 males
• What was the age range of participants in Milgram's study?

  20-50 years old
• How much were participants paid for their time in Milgram's study?

  $4.50
• What role was assigned to the participant in Milgram's experiment?

  Teacher
• Who was 'Mr. Wallace' in Milgram's study?

  A confederate of Milgram's
• What was the purpose of the shock generator in Milgram's study?

  To administer electric shocks for wrong answers
• What voltage range did the shock generator cover?

  15 to 450 volts
• What was the dependent variable in Milgram's study?

  Number of participants reaching 450 volts
• What percentage of participants went up to 450 volts?

  65%
• What percentage of participants went up to 300 volts?

  100%
• What did Milgram conclude about obedience from his study?

  Obedience is influenced by situational factors
• What situational factors contributed to high obedience in Milgram's study?

  High-status location, authority figure, payment
• What are the strengths of Milgram's study of obedience?

  • Sheds light on ordinary people's obedience
  • Supported by subsequent research (e.g., Sheridan & King)
• What are the weaknesses of Milgram's study of obedience?

  • Questionable validity due to fake shocks
  • Ethical concerns about participant distress