The Milgram Experiment Helped Explain the Actions of Nazis During

question 55

Multiple Choice

The Milgram experiment helped explain the actions of Nazis during the Holocaust because it showed that people:

• A) would obey authority figures without hesitation.
• B) reacted differently to chaos.
• C) reacted the same way to feeling threatened.
• D) had previously committed war crimes like those committed during the Holocaust.

---

Definitions:

Ethics Competency

The ability to understand, reflect upon, and apply ethical principles and standards to one’s behavior and decision-making processes.

Expectancy Model

A psychological theory that describes an individual's motivation to engage in a behavior based on the expectation that the behavior will lead to a desired outcome.

Perception Of Reality

The way in which an individual interprets and understands the world around them, which can vary greatly from person to person.

Natural Talent

Innate abilities or aptitudes that an individual possesses, often apparent from an early age, without the need for extensive learning or practice.