Milgram Reading Flashcard

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The Dependent Variable was

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The maximum shock delivered

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Subjects were paid for their participation ONLY if they completed the experiment.

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False

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The sample in the Milgram study

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40 males between 20 and 50. Mix of occupations and educational levels

Front

The tone/appearance of the "experimenter" can be described as

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Firm/Stern

Front

The "learner" frequently protested and complained about his heart.

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False

Front

After the experiment, the subject ("teacher") was allowed to meet with the victim ("learner")

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True

Front

The results of the Milgram experiment matched the predictions/expectations of those consulted beforehand.

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False

Front

How many subjects were considered "defiant"?

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10-15

Front

In this experiment, all subjects participated in a preliminary run (practicing the procedure) before the experiment officially began. True or False?

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True

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If the "learner" did not answer, "teachers" were instructed to

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treat the absence of a response as an incorrect answer