Which One of the Following Was Ethically Controversial in the Case

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following was ethically controversial in the case of the Milgram experiment?

• A) The people were recruited as a part of the study without their knowledge.
• B) The people in the study were deceived into thinking they were hurting someone.
• C) The people in the study were paid an excessive amount of money to participate, skewing the results.
• D) The people in the study were not allowed to leave the study even after multiple requests to end their participation.

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Definitions:

Skill Level

The degree of competence or proficiency one has in performing a specific task or set of tasks.

Engaging Activity

An action or task that captures one’s attention and interest, leading to active participation or involvement.

Physically Challenging

Describes activities or tasks that require significant physical effort, endurance, or strength to accomplish.

Intrinsically Rewarding

Referring to an activity or object that is rewarding in itself, not because of any external rewards it may bring.