In Milgram's Obedience Experiment, When Orders Were Given by Telephone

question 66

Multiple Choice

In Milgram's obedience experiment, when orders were given by telephone:

• A) no participant persisted to the end.
• B) obedience decreased considerably.
• C) participants refused to administer shocks.
• D) participants' obedience increased.

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Definitions:

Emotional Over-involvement

A psychological condition where an individual becomes too emotionally invested or involved in a situation or another person's problems, often leading to stress or dysfunction in their own life.

Social Skills Deficits

Social Skills Deficits refer to the lack of necessary interpersonal abilities required for effective communication, interaction, and social functioning.

TA Theory

Short form for Transactional Analysis Theory, which is a psychological theory that explores the dynamics of social transactions and interpersonal interactions.

Stroking

In transactional analysis, a form of recognition or acknowledgment that validates an individual’s feelings or efforts.