Milgram Shock Experiment Quiz

What was the primary aim of the Milgram Shock Experiment?

• To study the effects of punishment on learning

• To measure obedience to authority

• To compare obedience levels between genders

• To test the effects of peer pressure

How were participants recruited for the Milgram experiment?

• By invitation from previous study participants

• Through university enrollment

• By random selection from the phone book

• Via newspaper advertisements and direct mail

What was the role of the 'learner' in the Milgram experiment?

• A volunteer from the audience

• A researcher observing the experiment

• An actor pretending to receive shocks

• A real participant receiving shocks

What was the maximum voltage labeled on the shock generator?

• 150 volts

• 300 volts

• 450 volts

• 600 volts

What percentage of participants administered the maximum shock level in the original experiment?

• 80%

• 95%

• 65%

• 50%

Which factor was NOT manipulated in Milgram's experiment variations?

• Proximity to the learner

• Presence of peers

• Gender of the participant

• Setting prestige

What was a key ethical concern raised about the Milgram experiment?

• Lack of participant compensation

• Use of deception

• Unclear instructions

• Inadequate sample size

What did Milgram's Agency Theory suggest?

• People act independently and take responsibility for their actions

• People are more obedient in groups than alone

• People are naturally aggressive and enjoy causing harm

• People act as agents for others and pass off responsibility

What was the result of the 'Touch Proximity' condition?

• Obedience increased to 90%

• Obedience decreased to 30%

• Obedience increased to 70%

• Obedience remained the same

What was the main conclusion of the Milgram experiment?

• People are likely to obey authority figures

• People are naturally disobedient

• People are unaffected by authority

• People are inherently aggressive