The Results of Milgram's Obedience Experiments Demonstrated That

question 30

Multiple Choice

The results of Milgram's obedience experiments demonstrated that:

• A) most people will not obey orders to harm others in the lab
• B) males but not females will obey orders to shock another person
• C) a majority of people will obey orders, even if they feel that the orders are unreasonable
• D) psychiatrists overestimate the percentage of individuals who will follow orders to harm others in laboratory experiments

Describe the impact of cultural differences on views of power, authority, and value systems.

Explain the concepts of instrumental and terminal values and their relevance to goal setting and achievement.

Identify the causes and effects of values conflict and cognitive dissonance on decision making and personal well-being.

Recognize the role of the Internet and global connectivity in influencing traditional values and attitudes.

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Definitions:

Triggering

The process of initiating a response, reaction, or series of events, especially when relating to psychological reactions to stimuli.

Nominal Group Technique

A structured method for group brainstorming that encourages contributions from everyone by having members write down their ideas and then discuss them collectively.

Main Motions

Fundamental proposals or suggestions put forward for discussion or voting to initiate action within a formal meeting or assembly context.

Central Issues

Key or primary topics, problems, or concerns that are at the heart of a discussion or situation.