milgram’s variations

what was the aim of experiment 7?

to see whether the presence of the experimenter in the room affected the level of obedience

what was the procedure followed in experiment 7?

initial instructions were given face to face to the participant before the experimenter left the room and continued via telephone

what percentage of participants administered the full 450v in experiment 7?

22.5%

what was the conclusion of experiment 7?

it is easier not to obey and lie about the voltage administered when the experimenter is absent, obedience was only obtained again if they returned

what was the aim of Milgram's experiment 10?

to see whether results would be similar if carried out somewhere less respected

what did participants of Milgram's original study feel about the nature of Yale university?

that it provided them confidence to participate

where was experiment 10 carried out?

a rundown commercial office building in the town bridgeport

what was the procedure of experiment 10?

the same as Milgram's original study though the building was sparsely less furnished and researches stated they were from a private firm

how were participants shown to have more doubts in experiment 10?

one participant made notes and questioned the legitimacy and another questioned his own judgement and claimed the study was heartless

what percentage of participants administered the full 450v in experiment 10?

47.5%

what was the conclusion of experiment 10?

the idea of a legitimate setting has no significant impact on obedience

what was the aim of Milgram's experiment 13?

to see whether orders given by an ordinary man who it is clear holds no authority are followed

how is the experimenter removed giving orders in experiment 13?

after giving initial instructions they are called away

what is the role of the accomplice in experiment 13?

they are initially given the task of recording times, but are a confederate who suggests increasing the shocks every time the learner makes a mistake

what percentage of participants administered the full 450v in experiment 13?

20%

what undermined the credibility of experiment 13?

the awkward atmosphere after the experimenter left

how was experiment 13 adapted if the participant refused to continue?

the accomplice began administering the shocks, swapping roles with the participant who was left with the recordings

what were the results of experiment 13 when adapted?

16/20 participants protested and 5 tried to disconnect the generator

what was the conclusion of experiment 13?

obedience levels fell dramatically at the ordinary man's orders, and all participants showed distress when the roles were swapped