At the end of the study by Milgram (obedience), the experimenter used an 'interview and dehoax' procedure with his participants. Describe this procedure.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2022). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [4] 1 mark per correct point made
2. At the end of the study each participant was debriefed;
3. They were asked to rate how painful they thought the shocks were;
4. (On a scale) out of 14 / 14 point scale / 14 = most painful;
5. Open-ended questions were asked / asked them how there were feeling;
6. Projective measures were used;
7. Attitude-scales were employed;
8. The participant met Mr Wallace / stooge;
9. To show that no harm had happened / re-assure the participant that no harm had occurred;
10. This was conducted in a friendly manner;
11. The participant was allowed to ask any further questions.
12. [2] 1 mark for what the real-world application is. 1 mark for stating how it would be done based on the procedure of Milgram.
13. e.g. A manager could get workers to be more obedient in the workplace by changing what they wear / wear clothes that appear to be authoritative (1 mark: what) by wearing clothes that show this authority like a technician's coat (1 mark: how).
14. Workers could be encouraged to be more obedient vocally (1 mark: what) as an authority figure can give out commands in a firm tone / stern voice (1 mark: how).
15. There are other creditworthy responses.