Milgram experiment

Question 1

Obedience

Answer 1

Following a direct order from an authority figure with the power to punish

Question 2

Aim

Answer 2

To see how far people would go obeying an instruction even if it harms someone

Question 3

Procedure

Answer 3

PPS paired with confederate in a fixed draw. Instructed to shock them if they got the question wrong 40 pps
15v to 450v

Question 4

Findings

Answer 4

100% went to 300v
65% went to 450v
Seizures, trembling, sweating

Question 5

Conclusions

Answer 5

Germans arent different fro WWII

Question 6

Internal validity

Answer 6

Sherridon and king- All the puppies were killed
Seizures suggest people thought it was real
Orne and Holland think people know you cannot come to harm in psychology experiments

Question 7

External validity

Answer 7

Hoffling- Mr smith, 21/22 nurses gave the 2x dosage
Bickman uniform study

Question 8

Ethics

Answer 8

Informed consent
deception
protection from harm
right to withdraw

Question 9

Replications

Answer 9

game of death- 80% gave full shock