The Milgram Experiment: When Ordinary People Do Terrible Things

The video discusses Stanley Milgram's 1961 experiment on obedience, exploring how ordinary people can commit harmful acts under authority. The experiment involved participants administering electric shocks to a 'student' for wrong answers, revealing high levels of obedience. Despite ethical criticisms, the experiment was replicated with similar results, highlighting societal influences on behavior. The video prompts reflection on authority and societal awareness.

What was the primary aim of Stanley Milgram's experiment?

• To study memory and learning

• To understand obedience to authority

• To test new psychological therapies

• To explore the effects of isolation

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

• The observer recording results

• The participant administering shocks

• An actor pretending to be shocked

• The authority figure giving orders

How did the experimenter respond if a teacher hesitated to continue?

• By offering a break

• By stopping the experiment

• By reducing the shock level

• By using a series of prompts

What percentage of participants administered the maximum voltage in the Milgram experiment?

• 30%

• 45%

• 65%

• 80%

What ethical concern was raised about the Milgram experiment?

• It was too costly

• It deceived participants

• It was too short

• It lacked scientific rigor