Würdest Du DAS tun? - Das Milgram Experiment

The video discusses Stanley Milgram's 1961 experiment on obedience, which aimed to understand how ordinary people could commit atrocities under authority, as seen in Nazi Germany. The experiment involved participants administering electric shocks to a 'learner' under the guidance of an authority figure. Despite ethical concerns, the study revealed that 65% of participants delivered the maximum shock level. Milgram's work highlights the power of authority and raises questions about societal influence and individual consciousness.

What was Stanley Milgram's primary motivation for conducting his experiment?

• To understand how ordinary people could commit atrocities

• To study the effects of electric shocks on memory

• To explore the impact of authority on learning

• To investigate the role of punishment in education

In the Milgram Experiment, what role did the 'teacher' play?

• The teacher was the authority figure giving orders

• The teacher was the one receiving electric shocks

• The teacher administered shocks to the student

• The teacher observed the experiment without participating

How did the experimenter encourage the teacher to continue administering shocks?

• By offering monetary rewards

• By threatening with consequences

• By using a series of verbal prompts

• By showing the teacher the student's reactions

What percentage of participants administered the maximum voltage of 450 volts?

• 100%

• 65%

• 50%

• 30%

Why was the Milgram Experiment criticized as unethical?

• It was conducted without any scientific basis

• It involved physical harm to participants

• It deceived participants about the true nature of the experiment

• It failed to produce any significant results

What did Milgram suggest about human behavior in his reflection on the experiment?

• Humans are inherently evil

• Humans are puppets controlled by society

• Humans are incapable of independent thought

• Humans are naturally obedient to authority

What question does the experiment raise about society's role in preventing blind obedience?

• How can we increase obedience in society?

• How can we eliminate authority figures?

• How can we ensure everyone follows orders?

• How can we teach future generations to question authority?