Which Statement Correctly Characterizes One Aspect of Stanley Milgram’s Study

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which statement correctly characterizes one aspect of Stanley Milgram’s study of obedience?

• A) Subjects were shown an ominous-looking shock machine that was marked 0 to 450 volts.
• B) Participants in the study were randomly assigned to be teachers or learners.
• C) Participants were shocked when they made errors in reciting word pairs.
• D) A learner and the teacher sat side by side across from the shock machine.

---

Definitions:

Progressive Tax

A tax system in which the tax rate increases as the taxable amount goes up, making higher earners pay a larger percentage of their income than lower earners.

Government Borrowing

The process by which a government finances its expenditure by borrowing money, typically through issuing bonds.

Public Expenditures

Expenses made by the government for the development, maintenance of public services, and to support economic activities.

Crowd Out

A phenomenon where increased public sector spending reduces or eliminates private sector spending in the same market, often through higher interest rates or available financial resources.