Sociology 2233 Chapter : Replicating Milgram
28 Jan 2012
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> obedience rates in 2006 in the replication experiment were only slightly lower than 45 years earlier. > 65% of participants continued on to the highest shock level possible. > critics argued that the short-term stress and the possible long-term harm to participants was unjustified. \ due to ethics boards today, this type of experiment is no longer allowed. > at 150 volts the confederate learner protested to be let out- when asked, most people who viewed the milgram study video thought this is where they would stop. \ referred to as the point of no return . Screened out participants who may react negatively to the experiment. Participants were told multiple times they could withdraw at any point. > experiment shows that individuals usually underestimate the power of situational forces when explaining another persons behaviour. > people will follow a persons command when their authority is seen as legitimate.
