Superfunhappy Stanley Milgram Quiz!
Quiz on Stanley milgram and his research.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
How many participants took part in the research?
- A.
30
- B.
40
- C.
50
- D.
100
Correct Answer
B. 40Explanation
The correct answer is 40. This means that there were 40 participants who took part in the research.Rate this question:
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- 2.
How many of these paticipants were male?
- A.
50%
- B.
25%
- C.
65%
- D.
100%
Correct Answer
D. 100%Explanation
The answer is 100% because it implies that all of the participants were male.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which area did the participants come from?
- A.
New haven
- B.
New York
- C.
Yale
- D.
Brooklyn
Correct Answer
A. New havenExplanation
The participants came from New haven.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which of the follow ethical guildelines did Milgram break?
- A.
Right to withdraw
- B.
Debriefing
- C.
Informed consent
- D.
Observation
Correct Answer
A. Right to withdrawExplanation
Milgram broke the ethical guideline of the right to withdraw. This guideline ensures that participants have the freedom to leave a study at any point without facing negative consequences. In Milgram's famous obedience experiments, participants were not explicitly informed of their right to withdraw, and they were pressured to continue administering electric shocks to the "learner" even when they expressed discomfort or wanted to stop. This lack of respect for participants' autonomy violated the right to withdraw.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which country were the participants from?
- A.
Germany
- B.
France
- C.
USA
- D.
England
Correct Answer
C. USAExplanation
The participants were from the USA.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What percentage administered a 450 Volt shock?
- A.
50%
- B.
65%
- C.
100%
- D.
0%
Correct Answer
B. 65%Explanation
The correct answer is 65%. This means that out of the total participants, 65% of them administered a 450 Volt shock. It suggests that a majority of the participants were willing to administer a potentially harmful shock, indicating a high level of obedience to authority.Rate this question:
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- 7.
How many administred a 300V shock?
- A.
50%
- B.
90%
- C.
10%
- D.
100%
Correct Answer
D. 100%Explanation
The answer "100%" suggests that all of the participants administered a 300V shock. This implies that every single person involved in the situation took part in administering the shock.Rate this question:
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- 8.
How much were the participants paid?
- A.
$5.00
- B.
$3.00
- C.
$3.50
- D.
$1.50
Correct Answer
C. $3.50Explanation
The participants were paid $3.50.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which sampling method was used to select participants?
- A.
Random
- B.
Volunteer
- C.
Opportunity
Correct Answer
B. VolunteerExplanation
The sampling method used to select participants in this scenario is the volunteer sampling method. This means that individuals voluntarily chose to participate in the study or research, rather than being randomly selected or selected based on specific criteria.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What voltage was the 'sample' shock administered to the 'teacher' ?
- A.
50V
- B.
40V
- C.
25V
- D.
45V
Correct Answer
D. 45VExplanation
The correct answer is 45V. This can be inferred from the question which asks about the voltage of the shock administered to the teacher. The other options (50V, 40V, and 25V) are not mentioned in the question and therefore cannot be considered as the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 11.
What was Milgram testing?
- A.
Obedience
- B.
German flaws
- C.
How many Volts a human can survive
- D.
Does pain assist learning
Correct Answer
A. ObedienceExplanation
Milgram was testing obedience. This can be inferred from the context of the question and the options provided. The other options, such as German flaws, how many volts a human can survive, and whether pain assists learning, are not mentioned in the question and are not relevant to Milgram's experiment.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Where did Milgram repeat his test?
- A.
Office block
- B.
Another University
- C.
Library
- D.
France
Correct Answer
A. Office blockExplanation
Milgram repeated his test in an office block. This suggests that he conducted his experiment in a controlled environment, possibly using a simulated office setting to study human behavior and obedience to authority. The office block may have provided a suitable space for participants to carry out the tasks assigned to them, allowing Milgram to observe their responses and measure obedience levels.Rate this question:
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- 13.
What did he conclude?
- A.
Obedience is a result of the participant becoming an 'Agent' of the authority
- B.
Obedience is a result of the participant being paid
- C.
Obedience is purely dependent on the situation
- D.
All Germans are Sadistic.
Correct Answer
A. Obedience is a result of the participant becoming an 'Agent' of the authorityExplanation
The correct answer is "Obedience is a result of the participant becoming an 'Agent' of the authority." This conclusion suggests that when individuals are given a sense of authority and responsibility, they are more likely to obey the commands given to them. This aligns with the findings of Stanley Milgram's famous obedience experiments, where participants were more likely to administer electric shocks to others when they were instructed by someone in a position of authority.Rate this question:
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- 14.
What caused him to create the experiment?
- A.
The Nazi trials after WW2
- B.
The excuse that Nazis had been "following orders"
- C.
The courts deemed the Nazis Obedient
- D.
He had thought of trying it for a while
Correct Answer
B. The excuse that Nazis had been "following orders"Explanation
The correct answer is "The excuse that Nazis had been 'following orders'". This answer suggests that the reason he created the experiment was because he wanted to explore the concept of obedience and the extent to which individuals would follow orders, even if those orders were immoral or inhumane. The excuse used by the Nazis during the trials after WW2, that they were simply following orders, likely intrigued him and motivated him to conduct the experiment.Rate this question:
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- 15.
What percentage did Milgrams colleagues estimate would deliver a 450V shock?
- A.
10%
- B.
23%
- C.
47%
- D.
3%
Correct Answer
D. 3%Explanation
Milgram's colleagues estimated that only 3% of participants would deliver a 450V shock. This suggests that they believed only a small minority of people would be willing to administer such a high level of electric shock to another person, highlighting the surprising and disturbing nature of Milgram's findings that a much higher percentage of participants actually complied with the authority figure's instructions to deliver the shock.Rate this question:
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- 16.
How many participants had siezures?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
5
Correct Answer
C. 3Explanation
The correct answer is 3 because the question asks for the number of participants who had seizures. Therefore, out of the given options, the correct answer is 3.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Which of these was not a 'Prod'?
- A.
Please continue
- B.
The experiment requires you to continue
- C.
You have no other choice, continue
- D.
If you do not continue, your payment will be retracted
Correct Answer
D. If you do not continue, your payment will be retractedExplanation
The given answer is not a 'Prod' because it does not match the options provided in the question. The question asks for something that was not a 'Prod', but the given answer is a statement about the consequences of not continuing the experiment.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Why was it necessary to decieve the participants?
- A.
To create a more realistic experiment
- B.
To give the impression that he was trustworthy
- C.
To make his research more accurate
- D.
To make his research higher validity
Correct Answer
D. To make his research higher validityExplanation
To make his research have higher validity, it was necessary for the researcher to deceive the participants. By deceiving the participants, the researcher could ensure that their responses and behaviors were genuine and not influenced by their knowledge of being observed or studied. This would help eliminate any potential biases or demand characteristics that could affect the validity of the research findings. Deceiving the participants would create a more realistic and authentic environment, allowing the researcher to draw more accurate conclusions from the study.Rate this question:
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- 19.
The research could be biased because the university was...?
- A.
Expensive
- B.
Big
- C.
Prestigious
- D.
Full of scientists
Correct Answer
C. PrestigiousExplanation
The research could be biased because the university was prestigious. This suggests that the university may have a reputation for producing high-quality research, which could lead to a bias in favor of positive results or findings that align with the university's reputation. Additionally, prestigious universities often have more resources and funding, which could also lead to biased research outcomes.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Which decade did the experiment take place?
- A.
1950s
- B.
1970s
- C.
1990s
- D.
1960s
Correct Answer
D. 1960sExplanation
The experiment took place in the 1960s.Rate this question:
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