Pssst APRC…………Pass in on Milgram (1963)

Aim Write down the Aim of Milgram’s original experiment (1963) Then we will ‘roll it up and pass it on’… Pilot Study

The next person write down the Procedure S C A M Sample Controls Apparatus Method Roll it up and pass it on

Results Remember to include some numbers Roll it up and pass it on

Conclusion What does the study tell us about obedience? Link it back to the aim – pass back to the person who wrote the aim

Evaluation G R A V E E

Let’s pick some Milgram scabs Lacks ecological validity Pick those scabs and make them worse by adding detail to the evaluation issue Oh yes but, he did a thorough debrief and follow up on all ppts Unethical Lacks population validity Can you put any plasters on those scabs to make them better? Reliable Can you add any lovely tattoos?

What led to the high levels of obedience? Come up with as many reasons as you can Check against the hand out – how did you do?

Variations Imagine you are Milgram trying to understand the factors that led to the high levels of obedience. What variations to the original design would you introduce ?

You need to be able to APRC three of Milgram’s variations The original 1963 experiment Plus 3 that demonstrate the impact of situational variables on obedience: Proximity Location Uniform Use your text books or online resources to find out more about these variations. Complete work sheet for prep