When Asked to Administer Potentially Harmful Shocks to Other People

question 45

Multiple Choice

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

• A) administer only 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.

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Definitions:

Intimacy

A close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with another person or group.

Attachment

An emotional bond that forms between individuals, typically between a child and caregiver, which impacts behavior and development throughout life.

Caring

Demonstrating compassion and concern for others, reflecting a sense of empathy and a desire to help and support.

Parasocial Relationship

A one-sided relationship where one party knows a great deal about the other, who is typically a public figure or character, but the latter does not know them.