lab experiments

Question 1

What was the main purpose of the Milgram experiment?

Answer 1

To investigate the extent to which individuals would obey authority figures, even when asked to perform actions conflicting with their personal conscience.

Question 2

True or False: The participants in the Milgram experiment were aware that they were part of a psychological study.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The Milgram experiment was conducted by _____ in the year _____ .

Answer 3

Stanley Milgram, 1961

Question 4

What percentage of participants administered the highest voltage shock in the Milgram experiment?

Answer 4

65%

Question 5

Multiple Choice: What role did the ‘teacher’ play in the Milgram experiment?

Answer 5

The teacher administered shocks to the ‘learner’ when incorrect answers were given.

Question 6

What was the primary purpose of the Milgram experiment?

Answer 6

To investigate the extent to which individuals would obey authority figures, even when asked to perform actions conflicting with their personal conscience.

Question 7

True or False: The Milgram experiment was conducted in a laboratory setting.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Fill in the blank: The Milgram experiment raised significant ________ concerns regarding the treatment of participants.

Answer 8

ethical

Question 9

What practical issue did the Milgram experiment face regarding participant consent?

Answer 9

Participants were not fully informed about the nature of the experiment, which compromised their ability to provide informed consent.

Question 10

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a major ethical issue highlighted by the Milgram experiment? A) Confidentiality B) Deception C) Debriefing D) Informed consent

Answer 10

B) Deception

Question 11

What is the main focus of Bandura’s experiment?

Answer 11

The main focus of Bandura’s experiment is to study observational learning and the impact of modeled behavior on children’s actions.

Question 12

True or False: Bandura’s experiment involved children observing an adult interacting with a Bobo doll.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Fill in the blank: Bandura’s experiment is also known as the _____ experiment.

Answer 13

Bobo doll

Question 14

What were the two types of behavior exhibited by the adults in Bandura’s experiment?

Answer 14

Aggressive and non-aggressive behavior.

Question 15

In Bandura’s experiment, what was the outcome for children who observed aggressive behavior?

Answer 15

Children who observed aggressive behavior were more likely to imitate that aggressive behavior.