milgram experiment 7

Question 1

aim

Answer 1

to see if proximity to the authority figure will influence obedience levels

Question 2

procedure

Answer 2

after the initial instructions in the lab, the researcher left and gave further instructions as well as verbal prods by telephone

Question 3

findings

Answer 3

obedience levels dropped to 22.5%. most subjects administered low level shocks and told the researcher they were obeying, some ppants didnt administer any shocks at all

Question 4

conclusion

Answer 4

social situation is a powerful determinant of human behaviour.
the proximity of an authority figure to the person they are giving the order to will decrease obedience levels.