Contemporary Study : Burger

• Who conducted the 1963 experiment referenced in the study material?

  Milgram
• What does the study aim to evaluate in social psychology?

  Contemporary study in social psychology
• What personality variable is mentioned in relation to empathy?

  Empathy affect
• How many male and female volunteers were sampled in the study?

  29 males and 41 females
• What was the mean age of the participants in the study?

  42.9 years
• How were participants recruited for the study?

  Through advertisements in newspapers
• What was the incentive offered to participants for the study?

  $50 for 245 minutes sessions
• What criteria were used to screen participants for the study?

  Exclusion of those with mental disorders
• What percentage of original volunteers were excluded from the study?

  30%
• What was the effect of the screening process on the sample's characteristics?

  Reduced generalizability in comparison to Milgram
• How was empathy measured in the study?

  Using the interpersonal reactivity index
• What was the role of the experimenter in the study?

  To administer shocks to participants
• What was the maximum voltage used in the study's shocks?

  150V
• What was the significance of the voltage levels in the study?

  To assess obedience to authority
• How did the study's design affect the results?

  It highlighted the influence of authority
• What was the main finding of the study regarding empathy?

  Empathy influenced participants' responses
• What ethical concerns were raised by the study?

  Potential psychological harm to participants
• How did the study contribute to the field of social psychology?

  It provided insights into obedience and authority
• What was the primary focus of the study's evaluation?

  Contemporary relevance of Milgram's findings
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the study's methodology?

  Strengths:

  • Large sample size
  • Clear operational definitions
  • Relevant to contemporary issues

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Ethical concerns regarding participant treatment
  • Limited generalizability due to screening
  • Potential bias in self-reported measures
• What implications does the study have for understanding social behavior?

  • Highlights the impact of authority on behavior
  • Suggests empathy can influence decision-making
  • Raises ethical questions about psychological research
• What is the term for the condition where a teacher is not present?

  Refusal condition
• What does the term "confederates" refer to in this context?

  Individuals acting as part of the experiment
• What is one strength mentioned regarding standardised procedures?

  Consistency in experimental conditions
• How did the experimenter contribute to the study's findings?

  By providing the same verbal prompts
• How many word pairs did the teacher have to read?

  25 word pairs
• What was the outcome for the confederate teacher in the study?

  They were always rigged in their responses
• What was the significance of the 90V condition in the study?

  It could be easily replicated for consistency
• What does the term "obedience" refer to in this context?

  Compliance with the experimenter's instructions
• What percentage of participants continued to the 150V level?

  70%
• What was the finding regarding gender differences in the study?

  No significant difference in obedience levels
• How did the study address the issue of interpretation bias?

  By ensuring data was numerical and objective
• What was the criticism regarding the shocks used in the study?

  They were artificial and not real
• Who conducted the study that is referenced in the material?

  Milgram
• What was the role of the learner in the experiment?

  To act as a confederate receiving shocks
• What was the impact of earlier findings on the study's design?

  They influenced the strength of the shocks used
• What was the significance of the "learner's cries" during the experiment?

  They were designed to test the teacher's obedience
• What psychological concept was primarily tested in the study?

  Obedience to authority
• How did the study's findings relate to real-world scenarios?

  They highlighted the potential for blind obedience
• What was the overall conclusion drawn from the study's results?

  People are likely to obey authority figures