In a Study of Reaction Times, the Time to Respond

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Essay

In a study of reaction times, the time to respond to a visual stimulus (x)and the

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Definitions:

Milgram's Orders

Refers to the orders given in Stanley Milgram's obedience experiment, which studied participants' willingness to administer electric shocks to others under authority instructions.

Naive Subject

A research participant who is not informed about the specific purposes of the experiment or the hypothesis being tested, to prevent bias.

Social Psychology

A field of psychology that examines how individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the real or imagined presence of others.

Perceived Authority

The belief or recognition of an individual or organization's power and influence by others.