MAJOR STUDIES PAPER 1 MUST KNOW

Question 1

Asch

Answer 1

AIM: to investigate the variables affecting conformity
METHOD: using a line perception task with p’s in a group of confederates.
RESULTS: 1/3 conformed to the group but when asked in private said they conformed due to feeling self conscious
VARIANTS:
- group size (+3 confederates)
- unanimity (dissenter)
- task difficulty

Question 2

Zimbardo

Answer 2

AIM: to investigate the conformity in social roles
METHOD: p’s were assigned guard or prisoner. Guards given mirrored sunglasses and uniform and Prisoners given uniform and numbers. CAUSES DEINDIVIDUATION (lack of identity)
RESULTS: CONFORMED TO ROLES! Guards used authority by giving punishment and prisoners obeyed and suffered bad mental health,

Question 3

Milgram

Answer 3

AIM: to research obedience
METHOD: assigned p’s to teacher to give a shock punishment to a confederate learner.
RESULTS: 100% obeyed to 350 v and 65% obeyed to 450v.
VARIANTS:
- Proximity (same room decrease to 40%, touch decrease to 30%, remote decrease to 28.5%)
- Location (decrease to 47.5%)
- Uniform (decrease to 20%)

Question 4

Jacobs

Answer 4

Capacity of STM
7+-2