Milgram 1963 Quiz

What was the purpose of the Milgram Experiment?

• To test the effects of caffeine on memory

• To study obedience to authority

• To investigate the impact of social media on behavior

• To examine the relationship between sleep and decision making

In the Milgram Experiment, what percentage of participants were willing to administer the highest level of shock?

• 20%

• 65%

• 40%

• 75%

What ethical concerns were raised regarding the Milgram Experiment?

• Physical harm and time issues

• Emotional support and transparency

• Financial cost and participant bias

• Psychological distress and lack of informed consent and deception

What were the long-term effects on the participants who took part in the Milgram Experiment?

• Feelings of joy, relaxation, and contentment

• Improved mental health, confidence, and happiness

• Physical fitness, increased energy, and better sleep

• Feelings of guilt, stress, and trauma

How did Milgram respond to the criticism of his experiment?

• Admitting that his experiment was flawed and unreliable

• Defending the ethical and scientific validity of his research

• Ignoring the criticism and continuing with the same methodology

• Apologizing for the unethical nature of his research

What are the 3 factors that influenced the obedience of the participants in the Milgram Experiment?

• Presence of an authority figure, uniform, perception of the experiment as legitimate

• Fear of punishment for disobedience

• Peer pressure from other participants

• Financial reward for following orders

What were the implications of the Milgram Experiment on our understanding of human behavior?

• It revealed the extent to which people are willing to obey authority figures, even to the point of causing harm to others.

• It showed that people are not influenced by authority figures

• It proved that people always act in their own self-interest

• It demonstrated that people are incapable of following orders

What are some of the limitations of the Milgram Experiment in terms of generalizability?

• Lack of men ppts

• Unreliable research findings

• Small sample size and specific demographic of participants

• Inaccurate data collection methods

What are some of the ways in which the Milgram Experiment has influenced subsequent research in psychology?

• It has led to a decrease in research on obedience and authority in psychology

• It has influenced subsequent research in psychology by providing insights into obedience, authority, and ethical considerations.

• It has no influence on subsequent research in psychology

• It has only influenced research in sociology, not psychology

How did Milgram combat the ethical criticism?

• by ignoring it

• by doing further research showing the ppts were happy they participated

• he gave the ppts extra money

• He did further research disproving his original findings