Burger's Replication of Milgram's Obedience Study

What was the purpose of the two-step screening process in Burger's study?

• To exclude individuals who might be familiar with Milgram’s obedience research

• To exclude individuals who were mentally fit enough to take part

• To exclude individuals who might have a positive reaction to the experience

• To exclude individuals who had never taken psychology classes

What percentage of participants were excluded after the first screening process?

• 30%

• 20%

• 40%

• 50%

What was the voltage of the real shock given to participants at the start of the study?

• 25 volts

• 35 volts

• 45 volts

• 15 volts

How many reminders were given to participants about their right to withdraw from the study?

• 2

• 1

• 4

• 3

What was the mean age of the participants in Burger's study?

• 35.2

• 42.9

• 50.5

• 55.8

What was the conclusion regarding the difference in obedience rates between men and women?

• Men were more obedient than women

• There was no significant difference between men and women

• Men were slightly more obedient than women

• Women were more obedient than men

What did the study find about the relationship between lack of empathy and obedience rates?

• There was no significant relationship between lack of empathy and obedience rates

• Lack of empathy led to lower obedience rates

• Lack of empathy led to higher obedience rates

• Lack of empathy led to slightly higher obedience rates

What was the main factor that determined the likelihood of defiance in the study?

• Education level

• Empathic concern

• Desire for personal control

• Age

What was the main concern regarding the generalisability of the study's findings?

• The study lacked ethical safeguards

• The study lacked internal reliability

• The sample was too diverse

• The sample was not representative of the target population

What was the main strength of the study in terms of reliability?

• The study was highly standardised

• The study had a large sample size

• The study had a long duration

• The study had a diverse sample