#1
Who conducted the Milgram Experiment?
Stanley Milgram
ExplanationStanley Milgram conducted the experiment.
#2
What was the aim of the Milgram Experiment?
To investigate obedience to authority
ExplanationThe aim was to study obedience to authority figures.
#3
What was the role of the 'learner' in the Milgram Experiment?
To receive shocks from the 'teacher'
ExplanationThe learner's role was to receive shocks from the teacher.
#4
Which institution was involved in the Milgram Experiment?
Yale University
ExplanationYale University was involved in the experiment.
#5
What was the primary method used to deceive participants in the Milgram Experiment?
Fake shock machine
ExplanationA fake shock machine was used to deceive participants.
#6
In the Milgram Experiment, what percentage of participants continued to administer shocks beyond the point where the 'learner' appeared to be unconscious?
60%
Explanation60% of participants continued administering shocks beyond the unconscious point.
#7
What was the title of Stanley Milgram's famous article reporting the results of his obedience experiments?
Obedience to Authority
ExplanationThe title was 'Obedience to Authority'.
#8
Which of the following did NOT contribute to the controversy surrounding the Milgram Experiment?
Physical harm to participants
ExplanationPhysical harm to participants did not contribute to the controversy.
#9
What was the sample population of the original Milgram Experiment?
Adult volunteers from the community
ExplanationThe sample population consisted of adult volunteers from the community.
#10
Which of the following did NOT influence the level of obedience in the Milgram Experiment?
Gender of the 'teacher'
ExplanationThe gender of the teacher did not influence obedience.
#11
What percentage of participants in the Milgram Experiment were willing to administer the highest level of shock?
65%
Explanation65% of participants were willing to administer the highest level of shock.
#12
Which factor did Milgram identify as crucial in influencing obedience?
Proximity of authority figure
ExplanationProximity of the authority figure was crucial in influencing obedience.
#13
What term did Milgram coin to describe the psychological state of participants in the experiment?
Agentic state
ExplanationMilgram coined 'Agentic state' to describe the psychological state of participants.
#14
Which of the following factors did NOT influence the level of obedience in the Milgram Experiment?
Cultural background of the 'teacher'
ExplanationThe cultural background of the teacher did not influence obedience.
#15
Which ethical principle was violated in the Milgram Experiment due to the psychological harm inflicted on participants?
Non-maleficence
ExplanationThe principle of non-maleficence was violated due to psychological harm.
#16
What aspect of the Milgram Experiment did the participants find most surprising during debriefing?
The deception involved
ExplanationParticipants found the deception most surprising during debriefing.
#17
What role did the experimenter play in the Milgram Experiment?
Acting as the authority figure
ExplanationThe experimenter acted as the authority figure.
#18
What term did Milgram use to describe the emotional and psychological distress experienced by participants in the Milgram Experiment?
Participant distress
ExplanationMilgram used 'Participant distress' to describe the distress experienced.
#19
What was the typical reaction of participants when they were assured that the 'learner' suffered no lasting harm in the Milgram Experiment?
Relief and satisfaction
ExplanationParticipants reacted with relief and satisfaction.
#20
In the Milgram Experiment, what percentage of participants expressed gratitude for the opportunity to participate?
Over 75%
ExplanationOver 75% of participants expressed gratitude for participation.
#21
What criticism was often directed at the ethical implications of the Milgram Experiment?
It deceived participants
ExplanationCriticism was directed at the deception of participants.
#22
What lasting impact did the Milgram Experiment have on the field of psychology?
It led to the establishment of ethical guidelines for research
ExplanationThe experiment led to the establishment of ethical guidelines.
#23
What did the Milgram Experiment reveal about ordinary individuals?
They are capable of inflicting harm under certain conditions
ExplanationOrdinary individuals can inflict harm under certain conditions.
#24
Which famous social psychology concept was supported by the findings of the Milgram Experiment?
Diffusion of responsibility
ExplanationThe experiment supported the concept of diffusion of responsibility.
#25
What alternative explanation did Milgram provide for the high obedience rates observed in the experiment?
Participants' fear of punishment
ExplanationMilgram suggested fear of punishment as an alternative explanation.