Milgram Variation 10

• What is the strength of the procedure for all ppts?

  It was standardized for all ppts.
• Why did experimenters use the same verbal prompts?

  To ensure consistency across all ppts.
• How does standardizing procedures affect reliability?

  It increases reliability by allowing repetition.
• What is the significance of standardized procedures in research?

  • Ensures consistency across experiments
  • Allows for replication by other researchers
  • Increases reliability of results
• What percentage of ppts decreased from 65% to 48%?

  It decreased from 65% to 48%.
• What does the decrease in percentage explain about obedience variance?

  It shows variance depending on the setting.
• What was the aim of the Milgram variation study?

  To investigate obedience in different settings.
• Where was the study conducted?

  In a rundown office block.
• What was the claim made by Mr. Williams?

  He claimed to be from a private research firm.
• What did the experimenter use to demonstrate the shock?

  A shock generator with varying voltages.
• What was the purpose of the shock demonstration?

  To illustrate the effects of obedience.
• What was the voltage used to demonstrate the shock?

  45V to demonstrate the shock.
• What was the role of the fake shock generator?

  To simulate the experience of giving shocks.
• What percentage of ppts went to 450V?

  Only 48% of ppts went to 450V.
• What did the results indicate about obedience levels?

  They showed a significant decrease in obedience.
• How did the setting impact the study's findings?

  The setting influenced the obedience levels observed.
• What were the conclusions drawn from the study?

  • Setting is not as important for obedience
  • Variability in obedience based on context
  • Importance of authority in obedience
• What was the status of the setting in relation to obedience?

  Setting is not as important for obedience.
• What voltage is mentioned in the study material?

  450 V
• What was questioned more in the study?

  Whether they intended to make a complaint
• How was the study described in relation to being "heartless"?

  It was described as "heartless"
• What are the conclusions drawn from the study?

  1. Setting is not as important for obedience as authority figure status.
  2. Prestigious settings still impact obedience.
• What is the general ability mentioned in the study?

  Unrepresentative of target population
• What is the composition of the volunteer sample mentioned?

  40 men aged 20-50 years
• Why is the ethnocentric sample mentioned as a limitation?

  It was conducted in a western culture
• What is the validity issue mentioned in the study?

  Low ecological validity of experiment
• Where did the experiment take place?

  In an office block in Bridgeport
• What was the task of shocking individuals in the study?

  It was an artificial and non-reflective task
• What did both the sitting and task used in the study represent?

  Artificial and non-reflective of natural behavior
• What ethical concerns are raised in the study?

  1. Experiment was set ethically unsound.
  2. Many participants showed signs of nervousness and distress.
• What did Milgram fail to ensure in the study?

  Protection from psychological harm
• What did Milgram deceive participants about?

  The true aims of the study
• What did the study reveal about the participants' reactions?

  They showed signs of distress during shocks
• What was the term used to describe the experiment's nature?

  "Heartless" experiment
• What did Milgram provide at the end of the study?

  Debriefing to participants
• What ethical guideline did the study violate?

  Informed consent and protection from harm