What Did Stanley Milgram's Teacher-Learner Experiment Demonstrate

question 43

Multiple Choice

What did Stanley Milgram's teacher-learner experiment demonstrate?

• A) A substantial number of people will inflict pain on others if ordered to do so by a person in a position of authority.
• B) Most people conform to social norms, even when told to deviate from them by persons in authority.
• C) Group conformity is the most important social relationship people seek to achieve.
• D) Individualism is among the most cherished personal qualities one can possess.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Abilities

Mental capabilities involved in processing information, understanding concepts, solving problems, and making decisions.

Gender Schema

Gender schema theory suggests that individuals develop a mental framework for understanding gender roles and expectations based on cultural norms.

Gender Constancy

The belief that people are permanently males or females, depending on fixed, unchangeable biological factors.

Sexual Identity

An individual's understanding and personal sense of their own sexuality, including their sexual orientation, preferences, and expressions.