Question 1

In the original Milgram obedience experiments, what role did the 'confederate' play?

Accepted Answer

The learner who pretended to receive shocks.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the main finding of the original Milgram obedience study?

Accepted Answer

A majority of participants delivered the maximum possible shock when instructed by an authority figure.

Question 3

Approximately what percentage of participants in Milgram's original study delivered the maximum possible level of shocks?

Accepted Answer

$$\approx 50\%$$

Question 4

Which modification to Milgram's study design led to a significant decrease in obedience rates?

Accepted Answer

Holding the experiment in a generic office rather than a university lab.

Question 5

What psychological concept is most directly demonstrated by the Milgram obedience experiments?

Accepted Answer

Obedience to authority

Question 6

In Milgram's study, what was the main reason participants continued to administer shocks despite hearing the learner's protests?

Accepted Answer

They were influenced by the authority figure's instructions.

Question 7

Which of the following is a general finding from replications of Milgram's obedience experiments?

Accepted Answer

Replications have shown similar results to Milgram's original study.

Question 8

If the experimenter in Milgram's study was replaced by someone in casual clothing, what was the effect on obedience rates?

Accepted Answer

Obedience rates decreased.

Question 9

Which scenario best illustrates the concept of obedience as defined in the Milgram experiments?

Accepted Answer

An employee follows a manager's instructions even when uncomfortable.

Question 10

According to Milgram's findings, which factor is most likely to increase obedience?

Accepted Answer

Authority figure wearing a lab coat and appearing official.

Question 11

A teacher in Milgram's experiment is told by the experimenter to continue administering shocks, even as the learner protests. What psychological process is being tested?

Accepted Answer

Obedience to authority

Question 12

Which of the following best explains why obedience rates dropped when the experimenter left the room in Milgram's study?

Accepted Answer

Participants felt less pressure from the authority figure.

Question 13

In a variation of Milgram's experiment, two experimenters gave conflicting instructions. What was the effect on obedience?

Accepted Answer

Obedience rates decreased.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a factor that Milgram found to decrease obedience rates?

Accepted Answer

Experimenter wearing a lab coat.

Question 15

If $$O$$ represents the obedience rate and $$A$$ represents the perceived authority of the experimenter, which relationship best describes Milgram's findings?

Accepted Answer

$$O \propto A$$

Question 16

A participant in Milgram's study hesitates to continue after hearing the learner's screams, but the experimenter insists, 'Please continue.' What is the participant most likely to do, based on the study's results?

Accepted Answer

Continue administering shocks as instructed.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is supported by the results of Milgram's obedience experiments?

Accepted Answer

Obedience to authority can lead individuals to act against their personal morals.

Question 18

In Milgram's study, what was the primary dependent variable measured?

Accepted Answer

The maximum shock level delivered by the participant.

Question 19

Which real-world scenario most closely parallels the findings of Milgram's obedience experiments?

Accepted Answer

Employees following unethical orders from a supervisor.

Question 20

If $$S is $$the shock level and $$P is $$the participant's perception of authority, which equation best models the likelihood $$L of $$delivering a higher shock in Milgram's experiment?

Accepted Answer

$$L = S 	imes P$$

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