obedience

• Who designed the baseline procedure to assess obedience levels?

  Stanley Milgram
• What was the purpose of Milgram's baseline procedure?

  To assess obedience levels
• How many American men participated in Milgram's baseline study?

  40
• What role did the confederate play in Milgram's study?

  He acted as the Learner
• What was the fixed outcome of the draw for roles in Milgram's study?

  The participant was always the Teacher
• What was the maximum voltage the Teacher was instructed to administer?

  450 volts
• What percentage of participants stopped at 300 volts in Milgram's study?

  12.5%
• What percentage of participants continued to the highest voltage of 450 volts?

  65%
• What signs of tension did participants show during the study?

  They sweated, trembled, and stuttered
• What did Milgram ask psychology students to predict before the study?

  Participants' behavior regarding obedience
• What was the students' estimate of participants continuing to 450 volts?

  No more than 3%
• What conclusion did Milgram draw about American participants' willingness to obey?

  They were willing to obey harmful orders
• What did Milgram do after the baseline study with participants?

  Debriefed and sent follow-up questionnaires
• What percentage of participants were glad to have participated in the study?

  84%
• What did Milgram conclude about the differences among people regarding obedience?

  German people are not 'different'