Obedience: situational variables

• How did Milgram vary the proximity of the authority figure in his experiments?

  By giving instructions through a telephone.
• What was the effect of changing the location of the experiment?

  Obedience dropped to 47.5% in a rundown office.
• How did changing the uniform of the authority figure affect obedience rates?

  Obedience dropped to 20% with plain clothes.
• What are some criticisms of Milgram's research methodology?

  • Lacks mundane realism and ecological validity.
  • Task was unrealistic compared to everyday life.
  • Gender bias with only male participants.
• What was the initial obedience rate in Milgram's original experiment?

  65% of participants obeyed fully.
• What are the situational variables affecting obedience according to Milgram?

  1. Proximity of authority figure
  2. Legitimacy of authority
  3. Location of the experiment