Understanding the Milgram Experiment

What was the primary goal of the Milgram studies?

• To test physical endurance

• To improve educational techniques

• To study obedience to authority

• To understand memory and learning

How were participants misled about the nature of the study?

• They were informed it was a test of skill

• They were told it was about physical health

• They knew the true purpose from the start

• They believed it was about punishment and learning

What role did the real participants always end up playing?

• Teacher

• Experimenter

• Learner

• Observer

What was the maximum voltage that could be administered?

• 300 volts

• 500 volts

• 350 volts

• 450 volts

What did the experimenter say if a participant hesitated?

• "You must stop now."

• "Please continue."

• "You have the option to leave."

• "No need to worry."

What percentage of participants administered the highest voltage?

• 85%

• 55%

• 65%

• 75%

How did participant compliance change when the learner mentioned a heart condition?

• Increased to 70%

• Decreased to 63%

• Stayed the same

• Dropped to 50%

What psychological effect was observed in participants who complied fully?

• They requested to repeat the experiment

• They felt no remorse or stress

• They protested and showed signs of stress

• They were happy to participate

According to Milgram, what was the chief finding of the study?

• Authority often overrides personal morals

• Participants were aware of the deception

• People resist authority when stressed

• Physical pain affects memory retention

What did Milgram conclude about ordinary people's actions under authority?

• They are unaffected by others' pain

• They usually resist unethical commands

• They are likely to follow orders

• They prefer to take leadership roles