Milgram (Obedience)

What was the main aim of the experiment conducted by Milgram?

• To investigate the psychological mechanisms of memory

• To investigate the psychological mechanisms of obedience

• To investigate the psychological mechanisms of learning

• To investigate the psychological mechanisms of perception

What historical event influenced the research on obedience?

• The Cold War

• The Vietnam War

• World War I

• World War II, particularly the Holocaust

According to the key findings of the study, what did the majority of participants do?

• They refused to administer any level of shocks

• They administered the highest level of shocks

• They showed no tendency to comply with authority

• They were influenced by their peers rather than authority

What did the outcome of the study highlight about individual behavior?

• Independence from authority

• The powerful influence of authority

• The importance of ethical standards

• The role of personal experience

What was the key question that Milgram sought to explore in his experiment?

• How could people follow orders without questioning the authority?

• How could ordinary people be compelled to carry out horrific acts by following orders from an authority figure?

• How could people resist orders from an authority figure?

• How could people understand the nature of authority without experiencing it?

What was the broader aim of Milgram's research?

• To understand the effects of peer pressure and group influence

• To investigate the dynamics of obedience to authority and personal responsibility

• To study the effects of punishment on learning

• To analyze the impact of war on human psychology

What did Milgram's experiment attempt to isolate?

• The effects of punishment on behavior

• The effects of authority, removing other potential factors such as peer pressure or group influence

• The effects of war on obedience

• The effects of social status on decision-making

According to Milgram's hypothesis, how are people inclined in relation to obeying authority figures?

• People are inherently inclined to question authority figures

• People are inherently inclined to resist authority figures

• People are inherently inclined to obey authority figures, regardless of the morality of the action required

• People are inherently inclined to follow authority figures only if they agree with the morality of the action

What was the age range of the male participants in the study?

• 18 to 40 years

• 20 to 50 years

• 25 to 55 years

• 30 to 60 years

What sampling technique was used to recruit participants for the study?

• Random sampling

• Stratified sampling

• Voluntary sampling

• Systematic sampling