When Asked to Administer Potentially Harmful Shocks to Other People

question 115

Multiple Choice

When asked to administer potentially harmful shocks to other people in a research setting, most people will

• A) only administer very weak shocks; they refuse to give stronger shocks.
• B) refuse to administer any type of shocks; they will quit the research project.
• C) give whatever strength of electric shock they are asked to, regardless of the risk to another person.
• D) call the authorities and report the person telling them to shock another person.

Comprehend the ethical considerations in psychological research concerning human and animal subjects.

Recognize the significance of operational definitions in research methodology.

Distinguish between different research methods and their purposes (e.g., descriptive, correlational, experimental).

Realize the effects of variables and methodologies on the generalizability and feasibility of research findings.

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