AICE Psych - Social Case Studies Quizs

What was the dependent variable in Experiment 1 of Perry et al. (2015)?

• Preferred distance from approaching figure

• Reaction time to stimuli

• Number of correct responses

• Level of anxiety measured

What was NOT supported by Piliavin et al. (1969)?

• Diffusion of responsibility

• Bystander effect

• Social facilitation

• Altruism

What type of method was used in Milgram (1963)?

• Controlled observation

• Naturalistic observation

• Case study

• Survey

How many participants took part in Milgram (1963)?

• 30

• 40

• 50

• 60

What design did Milgram (1963) use?

• Independent measures

• Repeated measures

• Matched pairs

• Cross-sectional design

What two conflicting social factors caused distress in Milgram (1963)?

• Obedience to authority vs. not harming others

• Desire for freedom vs. need for control

• Individual rights vs. collective responsibility

• Personal beliefs vs. societal norms

What condition in Perry et al. (2015) acted as a placebo?

• Saline solution

• Sugar pill

• Caffeine solution

• Vitamin D supplement

Which explanation did Piliavin et al. (1969) propose for helping behavior?

• Cost-benefit model

• Social exchange theory

• Empathy-altruism hypothesis

• Bystander effect

What limitation regarding validity did Perry et al. (2015) acknowledge?

• The computer tasks didn’t represent real-life interactions

• The sample size was too small to draw conclusions

• The study was conducted in a controlled environment

• Participants were not representative of the general population

What percentage of participants went all the way to 450 volts in Milgram (1963)?

• 50%

• 65%

• 70%

• 80%