Milgram Experiment (obedience)

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was the primary objective of the Milgram experiment?
Back
To understand obedience to authority
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In the Milgram experiment, what role did the "teacher" play?
Back
Administering shocks to the "learner"
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was the maximum voltage of shock that the "teacher" was led to believe they could administer?
Back
450 volts
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How did Milgram ensure the participants believed the setup of the experiment?
Back
By using real electric shocks at the beginning, Through verbal confirmation from the "learner", By showing them a fake electric shock machine.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What percentage of participants in Milgram's original experiment administered the maximum shock level?
Back
65%
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following was NOT true of the sample in Milgram's experiment? Participants were between the ages of 20 and 50. The participants responded to a newspaper ad or direct mail solicitation. The participants' education levels ranged from elementary level to doctorates. There were male and female participants.
Back
There were male and female participants.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What did Milgram's experiment conclude about obedience? Options: Obedience to authority is influenced by the proximity of the authority figure, Obedience to authority can override personal convictions not to harm others if certain conditions apply.
Back
Both B and C
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