Obedience

• Who conducted the famous obedience experiment using electric shocks?

  Stanley Milgram
• In Milgram's experiment, over 80% of participants continued after 150 volts
• Participants in Milgram's experiment were fully informed about the true purpose of the study.

  False
• What were the participants told the purpose of Milgram's experiment was?

  Learning and memory
• In Milgram's experiment, participants were randomly assigned to the role of teacher or learner
• Participants in Milgram's study were allowed to withdraw at any time without penalty.
• What percentage of participants in Milgram's study administered the highest voltage level?

  65%
• Milgram's study raised significant ethical concerns due to its use of deception
• Milgram's study was conducted in a laboratory setting to ensure experimental control.
• Who supported Milgram's findings by highlighting the role of hierarchical social structures?

  Orne and Holland
• Milgram's study showed that even when faced with ethical dilemmas, 50% of participants believed they were helping with research
• Participants in Milgram's study reported high levels of stress and anxiety during the experiment.
• Which researchers modified Milgram's study to emphasize the role of social support in reducing obedience?

  Sheridan and King
• Milgram's study highlighted the importance of situational factors in influencing obedience
• Milgram's study has been praised for its ethical soundness and participant welfare.

  False