Understanding the Smokey Room Experiment

Understanding the Smokey Room Experiment

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the initial scenario of the Smokey Room Experiment, what is the main dilemma faced by the individual?

Whether to open the windows

Whether to call a friend for advice

Whether to report the smoke or not

Whether to leave the classroom immediately

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary concept being tested in the Smokey Room Experiment?

The impact of smoke on health

The effect of classroom size on learning

The diffusion of responsibility in group settings

The role of teachers in emergencies

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the Smokey Room Experiment, why might individuals in a group be less likely to report an emergency?

They are unaware of the emergency

They assume others will take action

They are too busy with their tasks

They do not care about the situation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the second experimental condition, what was the behavior of the actors when smoke filled the room?

They opened the windows to let the smoke out

They reported the smoke immediately

They ignored the smoke and continued working

They panicked and left the room

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of subjects reported the smoke in the third experimental condition?

10%

50%

38%

75%