PSYC 102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Stanley Milgram
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Psyc 102 - introductory psychology - lecture 21: obedience. In particular, the power of authority figure. Subjects received a . 50 payment (not contingent on finishing) Results showed found a surprising degree compliance (even surprising to experts) Up to 65% of subjects were "fully obedient" (administered electric shocks up to the danger level) 50% in the version shown in class video. Over the years, several independent variables were manipulated to see the effect. Psychological proximity of victim and experimenter, prestige of organization.
