Obedience and Authority

What was Milgram's aim in his 1963 study?

• To see how obedient people would be in a situation where obeying orders would mean breaking their moral code and hurting an innocent person.

• To understand the reasons why German people obeyed Hitler.

• To analyze the effects of punishment on learning.

• To determine the psychological impact of authority figures.

What percentage of participants continued to the highest level of 450 volts in Milgram's study?

• 65%

• 50%

• 75%

• 80%

What ethical issue was raised regarding Milgram's study?

• Participants were not allowed to withdraw.

• Participants experienced significant emotional strain.

• The study was not scientifically valid.

• Participants were not informed about the true nature of the study.

What factor increased obedience in Milgram's study?

• Higher personal responsibility

• Lower prestige of the authority figure

• Higher prestige of the authority figure

• Presence of disobedient models

What happens to obedience when the authority figure is not close by?

• Obedience increases

• Obedience decreases

• Obedience remains the same

What is deindividuation?

• Losing individuality

• Gaining individuality

• Maintaining individuality

What were the participants paid to take part in the Stanford Prison Experiment?

• $10 per day

• $15 per day

• $20 per day

What did the guards wear during the experiment?

• Khaki uniform and reflective sunglasses

• Casual clothes

• Prisoner uniforms

What is one of the key factors of deindividuation that amplifies extreme group behavior?

• Group contagion

• Individuality

• Self-awareness

What is one way to combat potential negative impacts of deindividuation?

• Ignore your behavior

• Consciously maintain personal awareness

• Follow the crowd