Milgram (1970) - The experience of living in cities

4 important questions on Milgram (1970) - The experience of living in cities

What is the core concept of Milgram in his paper?

Adaptation to urban overload creates the characteristics of city life, it change social responsibility.

Which variables did cause information overload based on Milgram (3)?

- large number of people
- high density,
- heterogenity of population 

Concequences of overload > downsized social responsibility (5)

- Bystander intervention (the more people, the less social responsibility)
- Willingness to trust other people + assist strangers
- Anonimity is a norm (less strangers in homes), "stadslucht maakt vrij"
- More tolerance towards others (respect others is the norm)
- Less helpfulness
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Elements in study of Milgram (3)?

- Smal/big cities,
- male/female
- allow strangers in home yes/no

Females more, small cities more

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