Milgram Flashcards
(37 cards)
Number of ps?
40
Where were ps from?
new heaven, America
How were ps recruited?
Advertisements in a local newspaper, also used male shots
What was the sampling method?
Volunteer
How much were ps paid?
$4.50, $0.50 for travel
What were ps told about the money?
that no matter what time they left they would still get paid
what did the expreimenter wear?
a lab coat
Who was confederate 1 played by and what was his role?
Played by a biology teacher and his role was a experimenter
who was confederate 2 and what role did he play?
played by an accountant and his role was the victim / learner
how many switches did the shock generator have?
30
What increments did the shock generator go up in ?
15 volts
What volts did the generator range from?
15-450 volts
what kind of labels accompanied the voltages?
SLIGHT SHOCK
STRONG SHOCK
XXX
What voltage could the shock generator actually give?
45 volts
Which uni was the study conducted at?
yale
What were the ps told the experimenter was actually on?
memory
What was the procedure of milgram?
Participate drew roles from a hat, which was rigged so ps always got teacher.
The ps and learner were then taken to a room and learner was strapped to electric chair.
the participant was given a sample shock of 45 volts.
Then teacher went next door and asked a series of word pairs.
If the answer was wrong ps had to give correct answer and give punishment of volts.
If ps didn’t want to continue they would be given prods, but could leave if they wanted to.
why was the ps told about electric chair?
the learner was strapped down to prevent excessive movement.
what was attached to the learners wrist to avoid BLISTERS & BURNS?
electrode paste
What examples of prods?
The experiment requires that you continue
Please continue
What is the agentic theory?
Placing the blame on the authority figure
Why was a lab coat worn by the experimenter?
To make it seem like they were actually an experimenter and more professional.
Why did the study take place at a prestigious university?
As its a trusted place with a good name.
what % of ps went all the way to 450 volts?
65% (26ps)
