Bocchiaro et al 2012 Flashcards
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What was the aim of Bocchiaro et al (2012)?
To investigate the extent to which individuals disobey authority and whistleblow.
What is a whistleblower?
An individual or group who exposes the unlawful or unethical behaviours of a person or people.
What kind of experiment was conducted by Bocchiaro et al.?
Laboratory experiment.
What kind of sampling method did Bocchiaro use?
Volunteer sampling method.
Where did Bocchiaro conduct his study?
VU University, Amsterdam.
What was the sampling number and genders in Bocchiaro’s study?
149 graduates from VU University: 96 women and 53 men.
How many participants were removed from Bocchiaro’s study and why?
11 participants were removed because they were suspicious about the study’s nature.
What was the cover story used in Bocchiaro et al.’s experiment?
They were investigating the effects of sensory deprivation on brain function, claiming a recent experiment had disastrous effects such as hallucinations.
