Beliefs and Monetary Influence Experiment

The video explores what it takes to change people's beliefs by offering them money. Participants are asked about their preferences and beliefs, and then offered money to change their answers. While some beliefs are easily swayed by monetary incentives, others, particularly deeply held ones, are not. The experiment highlights the varying strength of personal beliefs and the influence of financial incentives.

What was the initial question asked to participants about their weather preference?

• Do you prefer windy days or calm days?

• Do you prefer hot days or cold days?

• Do you prefer sunny days or cloudy days?

• Do you prefer rainy days or snowy days?

How much money was offered to change the preference from sunny to cloudy days?

• 400 shekels

• 200 shekels

• 100 shekels

• 300 shekels

Which planet was initially mentioned as a favorite before the offer?

• Venus

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

What was the monetary offer to change the favorite superhero from Superman to Batman?

• 400 shekels

• 100 shekels

• 200 shekels

• 300 shekels

What was the amount offered to say you hate necklaces?

• 400 shekels

• 600 shekels

• 200 shekels

• 800 shekels

How much was offered to say you dislike the color purple?

• 400 shekels

• 800 shekels

• 200 shekels

• 600 shekels

What was the belief that participants were most resistant to change?

• Favorite color

• Favorite planet

• Belief in God

• Preference for weather

What was the initial reaction to the offer to change belief about God?

• Hesitation but agreement

• Outright refusal

• Conditional acceptance

• Immediate acceptance

What was the highest amount offered to change a belief?

• 400 shekels

• 800 shekels

• 200 shekels

• 600 shekels

Which belief was considered the 'biggest belief of all' in the experiment?

• Belief in God

• Favorite planet

• Preference for weather

• Favorite color