Burger's (Contemporary) Study Notes

Vocabulary flashcards covering the aim, procedure, findings, conclusion, strengths, and weaknesses of Burger's contemporary study on obedience.

Burger's Study (Aim)

To find out if Milgram's findings are gender or time bound in an ethical manner.

Burger's Study (Sample)

A sample of $70$ volunteer participants ($29$ men and $41$ women) aged $20\text{--}81$.

Burger's Screening Process

A procedure used to exclude volunteers who had a history of mental health issues, high anxiety, or prior psychology education.

150V Shock Limit

The maximum voltage level reached in Burger's procedure to make the study ethical.

Gender Differences in Obedience (Burger's Study)

There was no statistically significant difference in obedience between men and women.

Empathy Levels (Burger's Study)

A measured participant trait that made no difference to obedience levels.

Desire for Personal Control (Burger's Study)

A participant characteristic where people with a high desire for personal control were found to be less obedient.

Burger's Study (Conclusion)

Milgram's original findings are not era nor gender bound.

Burger's Study (Strengths)

A highly controlled procedure using fixed verbal prods, shock increments, and learner protests, eliminating extraneous/confounding variables to ensure high internal validity and reliability.

Burger's Study (Weaknesses)

A strict screening process that deliberately excluded $38\%$ of initial volunteers, creating a final sample of uniquely resilient individuals that may not represent the general population's actual obedience levels.