Conformity & Obedience

Milgram’s study of obedience found that people are likely to follow orders given by an authority figure, even to the extent of harming another person. What was the main procedure used in this study?

• Participants were asked to administer electric shocks to a learner.

• Participants were asked to solve puzzles under time pressure.

• Participants were asked to give speeches in front of an audience.

• Participants were asked to write essays on obedience.

Tash has been educating her friend Sam about veganism and how beneficial it is. Sam has decided she will become a vegan whilst at university and when she returns home. This is internalisation conformity and it's explanation is

• This only happens in public

• This only happens in private

• Informational social Influence - cognitive and long lasting

• Normative social influence - emotional and temporary

The role of location as a variable affecting obedience is:

• Location has no effect on obedience.

• Location can increase or decrease obedience levels depending on it's legitimacy

• Location only affects obedience in certain cultures.

• Location is the most important factor in determining obedience.

The role of uniform as a variable affecting obedience is:

• Uniforms increase obedience by establishing authority and legitimacy.

• Uniforms decrease obedience by making individuals feel less responsible.

• Uniforms have no effect on obedience.

• Uniforms only affect obedience in military settings.

Research into obedience has been outlined and evaluated. Which of the following best summarizes the findings?

• Obedience is solely influenced by authority figures.

• Obedience is a complex behavior influenced by various factors including authority, situational variables, and individual differences.

• Obedience is not influenced by situational variables.

• Obedience is only influenced by individual differences.

What was the obedience level in the original study conducted by Milgram?

• 40%

• 47.5%

• 65%

• 30%

What could be said about Milgram and Asch's studies into obedience as an evaluation point?

• Both take place at Stanford University so they are directly comparible

• Both are in laboratories so have high mundane realism

• Both are done in the 1950 and so automatically lack temporal validity

• Both use male participants so are gender biased

Fill in the blank: In the touch proximity variation, the teacher was required to ______ the learner's hand onto a shock plate.

• force

• gently place

• guide

• assist

What was the obedience level when Milgrams experiment was conducted in an alternate venue, such as run-down office?

• 65%

• 48%

• 30%

• 20.5%

What impact did the presence of a uniform have on obedience levels in Milgram's study?

• Increased obedience to 65%

• Decreased obedience to 20%

• No impact

• Increased obedience to 47.5%