Cambridge International AS Level · Psychology (9990)

Milgram (obedience): Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 4 written questions with worked solutions. All on Milgram (obedience).

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Question 1

1 mark

Which sampling technique did Milgram use to recruit participants for his study on obedience?

Question 2

1 mark

Milgram (1963) proposed several situational factors to explain the high levels of obedience. Which of the following was one of those factors?

Question 3

1 mark

According to the standardized procedure in Milgram's study (obedience), under which condition was the experiment officially terminated before the maximum voltage was reached?

Question 4

1 mark

On the shock generator used in Milgram's study, what was the voltage increase between each of the \(30\) switches?

Question 5

1 mark

In Milgram's study on obedience, how many participants proceeded to the maximum voltage level of \(450\) volts?

Question 6

2 marks

In the Milgram (obedience) study, the experimenter wore a specific uniform. Identify the color and type of clothing worn by the experimenter and explain one reason why this was a controlled variable.

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Question 7

3 marks

Identify one of the standardized 'prods' used by the experimenter in the Milgram (obedience) study and explain its role in maintaining the standardization of the procedure.

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Question 8

5 marks

Explain the ethical conflict regarding the 'right to withdraw' in Milgram (obedience), specifically referencing the interaction between the participant's requests and the experimenter’s prods.

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Question 9

5 marks

In his research on obedience, Milgram used a specific set of procedures to measure the conflict between conscience and authority.

(a) Describe the sampling technique used to recruit the participants and identify the size of the final sample. [2]

(b) Milgram’s study is often criticized for its ethical implications. Explain two specific ways in which the study failed to protect the well-being of the participants. [2]

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