Milgram’s Obedience Study
Where was the Milgram Experiment conducted?
Yale University
What is a prod used in the Milgram experiment?
“Please continue/Please go on.”
Who played the role of the experimenter in Milgram’s study?
Mr. William, a 31 year old male school biology teacher.
What percentage of participants went up to the maximum voltage of 450v?
65%
What situational factor did Milgram identify that influenced obedience which had to do with clothing?
Authoritative figure.
What was the aim of Milgram’s Obedience Study?
To find out whether people would be obedient to authority even if it meant physically hurting others.
What is the response Milgram suggested if the subject asked about potential harm to the learner?
“Although the shocks may be painful, there is no permanent tissue damage, so please go on.”
What was Mr. Wallace’s role in the study?
Mr. Wallace was a fake, who pretended to be another participant.
How many participants stopped early?
14.
What conflict did Milgram propose as the cause of stress in participants?
Obeying authority and the need to avoid harming others.
What background event inspired Milgram’s study?
The gruesome killing of 11 million people by Nazis during World War II
When does the learner start pounding on the wall in Milgram’s study?
After the 300v shock is given.
What was the sample size in Milgram‘s study?
40 men aged between 20 and 50 years old.
What was the mean voltage given?
368v
According to Milgram, what triggered stress in people during destructive acts?
The need to obey to an authority.
What did Milgram predict regarding participants delivering the maximum voltage shock?
Less people would deliver the shock of 450 volts
What is the prod if the subject claims the learner doesn’t want to continue?
“Whether the learner likes it or not, you must go on until he has learned all the word pairs correctly. So please go on.”
How much were participants paid for their willingness to participate?
$4.50.
How did the participants rate the pain of the 450v shock on a scale of 0-14
The mean estimate was 13.
Why did Milgram tell participants that they wouldn’t be responsible for damages?
To emphasize the influence of authority and situational factors on obedience.
What research design did Milgram use in his study?
Independent measures design
the What is the primary goal of prods in Milgram’s study?
To ensure the participant continues the experiment despite the potential harm to the learner.
What type of sampling was used to recruit participant?
Volunteer or self-selecting sampling.
What conclusion did Milgram draw about obedience?
People are more obedient to authority than expected.
How did Milgram interpret the participants sighs of relief after the procedure ended?
As a manifestation of the conflict and stress they experienced during the experiment.