Milgram's Obedience Study Quiz

What was the aim of Milgram's study?

• To test memory and learning

• To investigate obedience to authority

• To explore peer pressure in groups

• To examine the effects of stress on learning

What was the dependent variable in Milgram’s study?

• The participant's level of stress

• The maximum shock level administered

• The learner’s performance

• The experimenter's commands

At what voltage did all participants continue to shock the learner?

• 150V

• 200V

• 300V

• 450V

How many participants were fully obedient, delivering the maximum 450V shock?

• 40

• 35

• 26

• 15

Which of the following was not a standardized prod used by the experimenter?

• "Please continue."

• "The experiment requires that you continue."

• "If you stop, the learner will not learn the material."

• "You have no other choice, you must go on."

Which method best describes the data collection in Milgram’s study?

• Self-reports from participants

• Observations through a one-way mirror

• Brain scans during the experiment

• Randomized control trial

What was the real voltage of the sample shock given to the participants?

• 45V

• 50V

• 100V

• 15V

What reaction did the learner display after receiving shocks of 300V?

• Screaming and begging

• Silent refusal to answer

• Convulsions

• Verbal outbursts

What term did Milgram use to describe participants who refused to administer the maximum shock?

• Defiant

• Resisters

• Disobedient

• Non-compliant

What was the most common response given by participants when asked how painful they believed the shocks were?

• Moderately painful

• Extremely painful

• Not painful

• Mildly painful