Burger's Study Quiz

What was the main aim of Burger's (2009) study?

• To see whether obedience differs by nationality

• To test obedience in children

• To replicate Milgram’s findings ethically and explore the impact of gender and personality traits

• To explore obedience in real-world settings

What voltage level was the maximum in Burger’s study?

• 450 V

• 150 V

• 300 V

• 75 V

Which personality trait was associated with disobedience in Burger’s study?

• Empathic concern

• Desire for personal control

• Introversion

• Conscientiousness

How did Burger ensure participants were ethically safeguarded?

• By excluding those aware of Milgram’s study

• By screening out individuals vulnerable to distress

• By limiting shocks to 150 V

• All of the above

What was a significant finding regarding empathic concern in Burger’s study?

• It was significantly higher in obedient participants.

• It was linked to disobedience at the 150 V level.

• It showed no significant difference between defiant and obedient participants.

• It predicted obedience for male participants only.

Burger stopped the shocks at 150 volts, arguing that ____% of participants in Milgram’s study who gave this shock level continued to 450 V.

The sample in Burger’s study consisted of 70 adults (29 men and ______ women) with ages ranging from 20 to 81.

Outline one similarity and one difference between the procedures of Milgram (1963) and Burger (2009)

Draw the authority figure used in Milgram and Burger's study.

Outline one weakness of Burger's study