MILGRIM (AO1) Flashcards

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what was the aim of the experiment?

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to investigate conformity to direct order (obedience)

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what was the sample used in the experiment?

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40 male volunteers, 20-50 years, range of jobs, paid $4.50 at outset

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what was the procedure of the experiment?

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  • rigged draw for role of teacher or leaner
  • experimenter in lab coat
  • shown learner being strapped in
  • teacher given sample shock
  • teacher gives incrementally larger (fake) shocks for each wrong answer
  • repeatedly told to continue through 4 standardised instructions
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what are the findings from the experiment?

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  • all reached 300V
  • 12.5% stopped there
  • 65% continued to 450V
  • participants showed extreme distress and tension
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what was the conclusion of the experiment?

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people will obey extreme orders

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