Question 1

In Burger's (2009)replication of Milgram's obedience experiments, how many participants continued to shock past 150 volts?

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Question 2

All of the following reduced the level of obedience in the Milgram experiment except

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In the Milgram experiment, informing participants that the experimenter assumed responsibility for the learner's welfare did not reduce the level of obedience. This is because the authority figure's assumption of responsibility was part of the original setup, where obedience levels were already high. The other options (A, B, and D) were modifications that effectively reduced obedience by either diminishing the authority's perceived power, distancing the authority figure, or increasing the participant's empathy for the learner.

Question 3

The original Milgram obedience study

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The original Milgram obedience study has been followed up by a number of additional studies that have varied specific aspects of the research situation, such as proximity to the victim or authority figure and the legitimacy of the study. This has allowed researchers to better understand the factors that influence obedience to authority. While the study did reveal some personality characteristics associated with obedience, it primarily focused on situational factors. The study also did not specifically address the concept of conformity, as it was framed as an obedience study. Finally, the study did not randomly assign participants to conditions, as all participants were assigned to the obedience condition.

Question 4

Who of the following is most likely to obey in Milgram's study?

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Milgram's study found higher obedience rates when the experiment was conducted at a prestigious location like Yale University and when the experimenter wore a lab coat, which signified authority.

Question 5

Those participants in Milgram's study who went to the very end of the shock meter were

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Milgram's study found that a majority of participants were willing to administer the highest level of shock, and they were not diagnosed as abnormal nor informed about any heart condition of the learner.

Question 6

In Meeus and Raaijmaker's study of obedience, the equivalent of Milgram's electrical shocks was

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In Meeus and Raaijmaker's study, the equivalent of Milgram's electrical shocks was delivering "stress remarks" to a job candidate. Participants were instructed to deliver harsh criticism to the candidate under the guise of a job interview, and the study measured their willingness to comply with these orders.

Question 7

According to social impact theory, the source's proximity in time and space to a target determines the source's

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Social impact theory states that the closer a source is to the target in terms of time and space, the more immediate their impact will be. This immediacy can influence the strength of their impact, but the proximity factor itself is what determines it. The number and popularity of the source may also play a role in their impact, but they are not solely determined by proximity.

Question 8

The nature of Milgram's obedience research paradigm exploited which compliance-induction strategy?

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Milgram's obedience research paradigm used the foot-in-the-door technique to induce compliance. Participants were initially asked to perform a small task (shock at a low voltage) and then gradually asked to do more and more until they reached a situation where they were inflicting high levels of pain on others.

Question 9

Research rebellion and obedience suggests that

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The presence of other allies who disobey authority increases the likelihood of disobedience, as shown in studies like those by Milgram and others on social influence.

Question 10

Meeus and Raaijmaker's found that _____ percent of the participants in their study were willing to deliver all 15 stress remarks.

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Meeus and Raaijmaker's study found that 92 percent of the participants were willing to deliver all 15 stress remarks, demonstrating a high level of obedience similar to Milgram's findings.

Question 11

The Milgram study demonstrated

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The Milgram study showed that situational influences can lead ordinary people to commit destructive acts, specifically obedience to authority figures, even if it means harming another individual. It did not focus on specific personality traits or the level of social pressure needed, and the authority figure's demeanor was not a significant factor in the study.

Question 12

Meeus and Raaijmaker's (1995)study of obedience

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While Meeus and Raaijmaker's study was inspired by Milgram's, their paradigm differed in a few key aspects, such as the absence of a white lab coat or an authoritative experimenter presence. Therefore, the study was analogous but not identical to Milgram's.

Question 13

Though this was certainly not Milgram's intent,

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Question 14

The key difference between Gamson's (1982)obedience studies and Milgram's studies from the 1960s was that

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Milgram's participants were each tested individually without other participants, while Gamson's participants were in a group setting. This difference in experimental design makes C the correct answer.

Question 15

Twenge interprets Burger's (2009)replication of Milgram's obedience studies as an indication that obedience rates have _____ since Milgram's original studies.

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Twenge interprets Burger's replication of Milgram's obedience studies as showing a decline in obedience rates since Milgram's original studies.

Question 16

Which experimental group will feel most socially connected?

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The group of three people who rocked in rocking chairs in unison will feel the most socially connected as they are synchronizing their movements and creating a sense of unity and shared experience.

Question 17

The questionnaire measure used to assess an individual's authoritarian personality is referred to as the

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The F-scale, developed by Adorno et al. (1950), is the questionnaire measure used to assess an individual's authoritarian personality.

Question 18

Which of the following is true of Milgram's obedience study?

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In Milgram's obedience study, the experimenter informed participants that he took complete responsibility for any consequences of the participant's actions. This statement helped to alleviate the participants' moral responsibility and increase obedience. None of the other statements listed are true of the study.

Question 19

When Cheryl is with her supervisors, she obeys their decisions without question.But when she is with employees under her supervision, she is aggressive and demanding.Cheryl is likely to be described by social psychologists as having

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Cheryl's behavior suggests that she may have an authoritarian personality, which is characterized by a desire for control over others and a willingness to aggressively assert that control. This can lead to a lack of empathy for those under her authority, and a tendency to be more deferential to those in positions of power above her.

Question 20

One factor that did not seem related to the amount of obedience exhibited in the Milgram obedience study was the

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The Milgram obedience study did not find any significant difference in the amount of obedience exhibited based on the participant's sex.

Quiz 7: Conformity

In Burger's (2009) replication of Milgram's obedience experiments, how many participants continued to shock past 150 volts?