milgram

Explain the weakness in Milgram's (obedience) study. 

• The way all the variables were controlled.
• The lack of variety in participants.
• The way that the verbal prods were used in the same sequence for each subject.
• How the same shock machine was used for all the participants and labeled with the same shock increments. 

Describe how strong the level of obedience was in the Milgram (obedience) study.

• Participants obeyed everything without hesitation. (very strong)
• Participants were hesitant to continue once the subject stopped responding.
• Participants refused to participate in the experiment after the sample shock.
• Participants all varied in their obedience levels, but a great majority were hesitantly obedient.

Describe two features of the experiment by Milgram that may explain the high levels of obedience he found.

• The way the experiment took place in a lab and looked legitimate. Also, the way that the subjects didn't seem to have the strength to rebel.
• How the subjects enjoyed being part of such a prestigious experiment & the way they were grasping for fame with their participation.
• The subjects were sadistic and enjoyed bearing witness to other people's pain & the fact that they were getting paid to do it.
• The fact that the experiment took place at Yale University (unimpeachable rep.) & the fact that the subject was paid to be there.

How many variations did Milgram do in 1974 of his original obedience experiment?

• 2

• 18

• 5

• 15

During Milgram's variations, which condition had the lowest rate of obedience?

• Social Support

• Absent Experimenter

• Two Teacher

• Location

The participants were all

• male

• female

• children

• chimpanze

The dependent variable is

• The type of prods used

• The type of prods used

• The level of shock given to learner

• The switches

Which one of these was not a prod used by Mr Williams

• 'please continue/please go on'

• 'the experimenter requires that you go on'

• 'go on or else I will have to terminate the experiment'

• 'it is absolutely essential that you go on'

The participants were paid

• $3.00

• $4.50

• $15.00

• $30.00

The number of participants used was

• 20

• 30

• 40

• 50