Milgram (Obedience)

What is social pressure?

• One person complies with orders of another who is perceived to have higher levels of authority.

• Levels of authority/power.

• A type of social interaction.

• A form of communication.

Social Hierarchy refers to ________.

• levels of authority/power

• types of economic systems

• forms of government

• styles of communication

What was Milgram's study focused on?

• Obedience to authority

• Cognitive dissonance

• Social conformity

• Group dynamics

The aim of the study regarding obedience and authority figures is to:

• understand how individuals comply with authority

• explore the effects of authority on decision making

• investigate the psychological impact of authority

• analyze the historical context of obedience

What method was used for observation in the research methodology?

• Through a two-way mirror

• Through a one-way mirror and recordings

• Through direct interaction

• Through surveys

What was the variable in the research methodology?

• Minimum shock participant willing to give

• Maximum shock participant willing to give

• Average shock participant willing to give

• No shock involved

Fill in the blank: Shocks were level 0-30; ___-450 volts.

• 30

• 50

• 60

• 70

What was the age range of the participants in the research sample?

• 20-50

• 30-60

• 40-70

• 50-80

How many males were included in the research sample?

• 40

• 30

• 50

• 60

What method was used to gather the research sample?

• Volunteer Sampling via local newspaper

• Random Sampling from a database

• Stratified Sampling from different regions

• Systematic Sampling using every 10th person