Stanley Milgram's Experiment Quiz

What was the main focus of Milgram’s experiment?

• The effect of punishment on learning

• The influence of authority on obedience

• The impact of group pressure on conformity

• The role of cognitive dissonance in decision making

In which decade did Milgram conduct his experiment?

• 1950s

• 1960s

• 1970s

• 1980s

Where was Milgram’s experiment conducted?

• Harvard University

• Stanford University

• Yale University

• Princeton University

What role did the participant believe they had in the experiment?

• Observer

• Leader

• Participant

• Facilitator

Who was actually receiving the shocks?

• The teacher

• The learner

• The experimenter

• No one

What was the highest voltage labeled in the experiment?

• 100 volts

• 250 volts

• 450 volts

• 600 volts

What percentage of participants went all the way to the highest voltage?

• 50%

• 65%

• 75%

• 85%

What was the main reason participants continued administering shocks?

• They were following orders from an authority figure.

• They believed the shocks were not harmful.

• They wanted to test the limits of the experiment.

• They were motivated by financial incentives.

How did participants react when administering shocks?

• They were calm and composed.

• They showed signs of stress and discomfort.

• They were indifferent.

• They were enthusiastic.

What ethical issues were raised by Milgram’s experiment?

• Deception, emotional distress, lack of informed consent

• Only deception

• Only emotional distress

• Only lack of informed consent