The obedience research conducted by Stanley Milgram is one of the most famous psychological studies ever conducted. Explain, in detail, the method that Milgram used in the basic version of his study. What were the results?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: A good answer will include the following key points.
? Each subject was assigned the role of "teacher" and was to use punishment in the form of electric shock when the "learner" made an error.
? Shock level was increased after each error up to a maximum of 450 volts.
? Many protested, but continued after the researcher encouraged them to continue.
? About 75% of participants continued administering the shocks past the points where the learner screamed and begged to leave the study.
? Sixty-five percent continued to increase the shocks until they reached 450 volts—the highest amount possible.

Psychology

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Fill in the blank with correct word

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What will be an ideal response?

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A. Who asks questions during voir dire B. What questions are asked during voir dire C. The length of the voir dire process D. All of these are correct and are decided by the judge.

Psychology

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