Why Do You Think So Many of the "Teachers" in Milgram's

question 137

Essay

Why do you think so many of the "teachers" in Milgram's "shocking" experiment on obedience administered the highest levels of shock to their "learners"? In answering this question you undoubtedly made some sort of attributions of the teachers' behavior.Analyze the attributions you made in terms of what you've learned about attribution theory from the text.

Appreciate the polygenetic nature of intelligence and the role of many genes in cognitive abilities.

Comprehend the relationship between intelligence test scores among family members and the influence of heredity.

Recognize how life span studies contribute to our understanding of intelligence stability and change over time.

Understand the health and longevity correlations with intelligence and the possible explanations for these associations.

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Definitions:

Market Comparisons

The process of comparing an organization's compensation levels, benefits, and job functions to similar positions in other companies within the same industry to establish competitive salaries.

Broad Banding

A method of salary structure that consolidates a large number of pay grades into fewer, wider ranges to offer greater flexibility in managing employee career progression.

Pay Grade

A step or level within a compensation system that determines the amount of pay an employee receives, based on their job or position.

Formal Education

Structured, curriculum-based education typically obtained from traditional educational institutions such as schools, colleges, and universities.