Milgram's original study
40 men aged 20-50
What was the sample of participants Milgram used?
47.5%
What is the percentage of participants that administer shocks to the maximum of 65%?
telephone
20%
$4.50
How much did Milgram pay participants?
What effect did the the shabby setting have on the experiment?
22.5%
How many Ps were fully obedient to 450V in this variation?
fake phone call
What happened in this variation that meant the experimenter left the room?
Mr Wallace
Who was the confederate receiving the shocks?
Participants from the original experiment said that they trusted the experimenter because it was a prestigious university.
Why was Milgram interested in how location effects levels of obedience?
Lie
What did many participants do when on the phone with the experimenter?
recording times and then encouraging P to shock learner.
What was the role of the other confederate in the room?
What percentage of participants gave shocks to the maximum 450V?
private firm
passively resist authority
What did Ps find it easier to do in this variation?
legitimate authority figure
What does this variation suggest is important in achieving high levels of obedience?
"You have no choice you must go on"
What is a prompt the experimenter would say if the participant didn't want to continue?
Scientific research
What was the cause of the fairly high levels of obedience in this variation?
physical presence of authority figure increases obedience
What effect does physical proximity have on obedience levels?
80%
What is the percentage of Ps who refused to continue once given instructions by ordinary man?