Aronson's Text Describes an Experiment in Which Subjects Watch a Victim

question 80

Multiple Choice

Aronson's text describes an experiment in which subjects watch a victim supposedly receive electric shocks. Subjects were given the opportunity to vote as to whether the victim should continue to receive the shocks, and the shocks were either terminated or not. Which group of subjects came to like the victim most?

• A) those who voted to terminate the shocks, but the shocks were not terminated
• B) those who voted to terminate the shocks, and the shocks were terminated
• C) those who voted to not terminate the shocks, but the shocks were terminated
• D) those who voted to not terminate the shocks, and the shocks were not terminated

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Definitions:

Aggressive Behaviour

Actions or responses by an individual that are intended to harm or intimidate another.

Survey Method

A research technique that involves collecting data from a sample of individuals through their responses to questions.

Questionnaires

A research instrument consisting of a series of questions for the purpose of gathering information from respondents, often used in surveys and studies.

Interviews

A method of collecting information through direct conversation, typically used for research or employment selection purposes.