You Are a Subject in an Experiment Identical to the Original

question 80

Multiple Choice

You are a subject in an experiment identical to the original Milgram studies of obedience. If you behaved like most of Milgram's subjects, which of the following would decrease your level of obedience to the experimenter's commands?

• A) You see someone else who obediently follows the experimenter's commands.
• B) You are told that the experimenter accepts full responsibility for the welfare of the person receiving the shock.
• C) You are the presence of other subjects who refuse to follow the experimenter's orders
• D) The request for obedience starts with smallitial requests that graduallycrease.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Perspective

A psychological method focusing on the internal workings of the mind as the fundamental aspect in explaining human actions.

Interpret

To explain or determine the meaning of something, often requiring analysis of language, symbols, or actions to understand the underlying significance.

Experiences

Events or occurrences that leave an impression on someone, contributing to their knowledge or altering their perception.

Behavioral Perspective

A way of looking at psychological issues by studying observable behavior and the effects of learning on behavior.