#1
Who conducted the famous obedience experiment known as the Milgram experiment?
Philip Zimbardo
Stanley Milgram
Solomon Asch
Albert Bandura
#2
What was the main purpose of the Milgram experiment?
To study the effects of social roles on behavior
To investigate conformity in group settings
To examine the relationship between obedience and authority
To explore cognitive dissonance
#3
What was the role of the experimenter in the Milgram experiment?
To receive shocks
To direct the participant
To act as the learner
To observe from a distance
#4
What is the term used to describe the tendency to go along with the group, even if it means going against one's beliefs?
Obedience
Conformity
Compliance
Deindividuation
#5
In the Milgram experiment, what percentage of participants were willing to administer the highest level of shocks to the 'learner'?
#6
What was the role of the 'learner' in the Milgram experiment?
The participant who administered shocks
The experimenter who directed the study
A confederate who pretended to receive shocks
The psychologist who designed the experiment
#7
What was the conclusion drawn from the Milgram experiment?
People are inherently evil
People blindly obey authority figures even when it conflicts with their conscience
People always resist authority
People conform to group norms
#8
Which ethical concern was raised regarding the Milgram experiment?
Informed consent
Debriefing
Confidentiality
Beneficence
#9
What other experiment is often compared to the Milgram experiment due to its similar findings?
The Stanford prison experiment
The Hawthorne studies
The Asch conformity experiment
The Robbers Cave experiment
#10
What was the stated purpose of the Milgram experiment to the participants?
To investigate the effects of punishment on learning
To study the relationship between memory and recall
To examine the effects of authority on obedience
To explore the impact of social media on behavior
#11
What were the reactions of many participants during the Milgram experiment?
They laughed nervously
They showed signs of distress
They became aggressive
They were indifferent
#12
Which factor decreased obedience in the Milgram experiment?
The authority figure's physical presence
The proximity of the learner
The absence of consequences for the participant
The participant's belief in the importance of the experiment
#13
Which of the following factors influenced the obedience observed in the Milgram experiment?
Age of the participant
Gender of the participant
Educational background of the participant
All of the above
#14
Which psychological theory is often used to explain the behavior observed in the Milgram experiment?
Social learning theory
Cognitive dissonance theory
Social identity theory
Agency theory
#15
What was the relationship between the shock levels in the Milgram experiment and the obedience rates?
Higher shock levels led to higher obedience rates
Lower shock levels led to higher obedience rates
Shock levels had no impact on obedience rates
Obedience rates varied randomly with shock levels
#16
Which aspect of the Milgram experiment led to criticism regarding its generalizability?
The use of college students as participants
The scripted nature of the experiment
The lack of diversity among participants
The absence of a control group
#17
What was the role of the experimenter's attire in the Milgram experiment?
It had no impact on participant behavior
It increased obedience rates
It decreased obedience rates
It influenced the participant's perception of authority
#18
Which of the following personality traits was NOT assessed or controlled for in the Milgram experiment?
Empathy
Authoritarianism
Narcissism
Aggression