Milgram Experiment Quiz

What was Stanley Milgram trying to understand through his experiment?

• How ordinary people could commit atrocities

• The impact of peer pressure on decision making

• The influence of rewards on learning

• The effects of sleep deprivation on memory

In the Milgram Experiment, who was the 'teacher'?

• The volunteer

• The experimenter

• The student

• An actor

What was the maximum voltage that the 'teacher' was instructed to administer?

• 450 volts

• 150 volts

• 600 volts

• 300 volts

What did the 'teacher' not know during the experiment?

• The student was an actor

• The shocks were not real

• The experimenter's true identity

• The purpose of the experiment

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What percentage of participants administered the maximum shock of 450 volts?

• 25%

• 50%

• 65%

• 100%

Why was the Milgram Experiment criticized?

• It was too expensive

• It was unethical

• It was poorly designed

• It had too few participants

What did Milgram suggest about human behavior in his reflection?

• Humans are naturally rebellious

• Humans are inherently evil

• Humans are always rational

• Humans are puppets controlled by society

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What can society do to prevent horrific acts according to the video?

• Limit scientific research

• Increase surveillance

• Promote awareness and critical thinking

• Encourage blind obedience

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