In Milgram's Experiment, What Happened When the Learner Made a Mistake

question 27

Multiple Choice

In Milgram's experiment, what happened when the learner made a mistake in the task?

• A) He was penalized by having time removed from the clock.
• B) He was frowned at by the teacher and made to feel incompetent.
• C) He was administered a shock.
• D) His financial reward was reduced.

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Definitions:

Cultural Psychologists

Researchers who study how cultures reflect and shape the psychological processes of their members.

Operational Definition

A precise definition of a term in a hypothesis, which specifies the operations for observing and measuring the process or phenomenon being defined.

Culture

The social behavior and norms found in human societies, including knowledge, beliefs, arts, laws, customs, capabilities, and habits.

Humanist Approach

A psychological perspective that emphasizes individual potential for growth and the concept of free will.