In a Variation on His Original Experiment, Milgram Had the Experimenter

question 196

Multiple Choice

In a variation on his original experiment, Milgram had the experimenter leave the room after telling participants that they could deliver whatever level of shock they chose. After the experimenter left, a confederate suggested that the participant increase the shock by one level each time the learner made a mistake. In this variation, only about 20 percent of participants went to the highest shock level. The fact that the authority figure's presence made much more of a difference than that of a peer suggests the role of __________.

• A) informational influence
• B) normative influence
• C) private acceptance
• D) mindless conformity

Identify strategies for reducing erosion and enhancing soil conservation, including contour farming and terracing.

Recognize the significance of nutritional deficiencies and their impact on human health.

Discuss the potential of urban gardening and perennial crops in enhancing food security.

Understand the impact of agriculture on land usage and its relationship to industrialization and population dynamics.

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Definitions:

Self-Esteem

An individual's subjective evaluation of their own worth, encompassing beliefs and emotions about oneself.

Depression

An emotional state involving some combination of sadness, apathy, hopelessness, poor self-esteem, and trouble finding pleasure in activities that one used to enjoy. Depression is one of the most common psychological problems of adolescence, especially for girls.

Frontal Lobes

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for decision making, problem-solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.

Theta Wave Activity

Describes brainwave frequency patterns in the range of 4-8 Hz, often associated with deep relaxation, meditation, and certain stages of sleep.