Milgram Studies

The video discusses Stanley Milgram's study on power and conformity, where participants were divided into two groups: one asked questions and the other administered shocks for incorrect answers. Initially reluctant, participants became more willing to deliver shocks when assured of no personal repercussions. The study demonstrated how individuals conform to authority and societal pressures, even when it involves harming others.

What was the primary focus of Stanley Milgram's study?

• The effects of diet on health

• The role of genetics in behavior

• Power, conformity, and influence

• The impact of exercise on mood

How were participants divided in the Milgram study?

• By age and gender

• By educational background

• Into questioners and shock administrators

• Into groups of three

What initially made participants reluctant to administer shocks?

• Disinterest in the study

• Fear of being shocked themselves

• Concern about causing harm

• Lack of understanding of the experiment

What factor increased participants' willingness to deliver higher shocks?

• Assurance of no personal repercussions

• Lack of supervision

• Peer pressure

• Monetary incentives

What did the Milgram study reveal about societal pressures?

• They are always positive influences

• They only affect people in groups

• They can lead individuals to act against their morals

• They have no impact on individual behavior