Social

Question 1

Milgram 1963 Aim

Answer 1

The aim was to test the idea that Germans were somehow different from other people, in that they were able to carry out barbaric acts.

Question 2

Milgram 1963 Procedure

Answer 2

-Advertised for participants and told them that they were taking part in an experiment on human learning.
-He had an accomplice who would receive fake shocks
-Participant was led to believe they were giving real shocks to the accomplish at 300 volts there was no sign of protest

Question 3

Milgram 1963 Results

Answer 3

-26 of 40 men (and 26 of 40 women of a separate study) continued to the end.
-In basic study, which used male participants, 14 participants stopped before 450 volts
-65% obeyed to 450 volts; 100% obeyed to 300 volts
-Most participant thought that the experimental was real, they were seen to sweat, tremble, stutter, groan and dig their fingernails in their flesh

Question 4

Milgram 1963 conclusion

Answer 4

Social influence is strong and people obey orders even when this causes them distress. It was thought people would obey