Milgram + Situational variables - PEC

Limitation of Milgram (1963) situational variables

Many Ps worked out it was fake

Limitation of Milgram (1963) situational variables - Many Ps worked out it was fake

P: Many Ps worked out it was fake

E: Esp. when experimenter replaced by a member of the public

C: Unclear wether results due to obeisance or demand characteristics

2 strengths of Milgram (1963) situational variables

Other studies demonstrate effect of situational variables

Milgram has been replicated in other cultures

Strength of Milgram (1963) situational variables - Other studies demonstrate are effect of situational variables

P: Other studies demonstrate effect of situational variables

E: Field experiment in NY done by Bickman (1974) had people dress in 3 diff uniforms + get passer-by's to do task. 2x more likely to listen to guard uniform

C: Supports Milgram's conclusion that uniform conveys authority and leads to obedience

What type of experiment was Bickman (1974)?

Field experiment

When did Bickman do his field experiment in NY?

1974

What was Bickman (1974)?

Feild experiment in NY

Confederates wore 3 diff uniforms and asked passer-by's to do tasks

2x more likely to listen to guard uniform

Strength of Milgram (1963) situational variables - Milgram has been replicated in other cultures

P: Milgram has been replicated in other cultures

E: Miranda (1981) found obedience rate of over 90% in Spanish students. However most replications done in Western cultures

C: Obedience not exclusive to American males but further research needed for complete universality

What did Miranda (1981) do?

Did Milgram's experiment in Spain

Found obedience rate of over 90%

What obedience rate did Miranda (1981) find when she replicated Milgram in Spain?

Over 90%