Edexcel A-Level Psychology - Milgram
May 2024 Exam Questions and Answers
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Outline the aim of Milgram's study into obedience - Answer>>
To test how far ordinary people go when being ordered to give
electric shocks (and to test to see if Germans where different).
Outline the sample of Milgram's study into obedience -
Answer>> -40 American males, aged between 20-50yrs old and
assigned role as the teacher.
-Mr Wallace (confederate) assigned role as the learner.
-Yale university.
What sampling method did Milgram use? - Answer>> Volunteer
sampling - advert in a local newspaper
Describe the procedure of Milgram's study into obedience -
Answer>> -Teacher told shocks would hurt but would not cause
damage to the learner.
-Teacher was given a 45w sample shock.
-Teacher took next door and told to increase shock in 15v
increments following an incorrect answer.
-Tape of learner included screams and the teacher was given
prods such as 'please continue'.
-After 300v tape/learner fell silent.
-Finished if ppt refused or reached 450v.
Where ppts debriefed? - Answer>> Yes
What where the results of Milgram's study into obedience? -
Answer>> -100% went to 300v.
-65% went to 450v.
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