What Was the Motivation Behind Stanley Milgram's Experimental Study of Obedience

question 44

Multiple Choice

What was the motivation behind Stanley Milgram's experimental study of obedience?

• A) to better understand German involvement in the annihilation of Jews in World War II
• B) to better understand the deterrence factor of the death penalty
• C) self-esteem issues
• D) a federal government grant

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Definitions:

Decision method

Refers to the systematic process or technique used to make choices or solve problems.

Lunch schedule

A designated time period set aside during the day for a meal break, typically in educational institutions and workplaces.

Groupthink

Is the tendency of cohesive group members to lose their critical evaluative capabilities.

Vroom, Yetton, and Jago

Scholars associated with the development of a model for situational leadership and decision-making processes within organizations.