Milgram Experiment

What motivated the study of obedience under authority?

• The need to improve educational methods.

• The development of new psychological theories.

• The behavior of people during historical events.

• The interest in criminal psychology.

What was the primary hypothesis of Milgram's experiment?

• That people refuse to harm others.

• That authority cannot influence individual actions.

• That punishment improves learning.

• That learning is independent of external factors.

What was the role of the teacher in the experiment?

• To observe the learner's behavior.

• To administer shocks for incorrect answers.

• To record the learner's responses.

• To ensure the learner's safety.

What did the shock generator's labels indicate?

• The duration of the experiment.

• The intensity of the shocks administered.

• The number of correct answers.

• The type of questions asked.

What was the learner's actual role in the experiment?

• An actor collaborating with the experimenters.

• A volunteer from the general population.

• A student from Yale University.

• A psychologist analyzing the teacher's behavior.

How did participants react to the authority's commands?

• Most refused to continue at high voltages.

• All participants stopped at 150 volts.

• Most participants questioned the experiment's ethicality.

• A majority continued to the highest voltage under pressure.

What percentage of participants administered the maximum voltage?

• 80%

• 65%

• 50%

• 25%

What does Milgram's experiment suggest about human behavior?

• Individuals are inherently disobedient.

• Authority figures have no influence on moral decisions.

• People can perform harmful actions under authority pressure.

• Learning is best achieved through punishment.

What was the experiment's main ethical concern?

• The physical harm caused to the learner.

• The use of deception in the setup.

• The long-term effects on Yale University's reputation.

• The psychological impact on the teacher.

What conclusion can be drawn about obedience to authority?

• It decreases significantly when the task involves physical harm.

• It is a rare behavior only observed under extreme conditions.

• It can lead to immoral actions if the authority is unjust.

• It is unaffected by the context of the situation.