In a Series of Experiments, Stanley Milgram Systematically Varied the Conditions

question 19

Multiple Choice

In a series of experiments, Stanley Milgram systematically varied the conditions of his obedience study. Under which condition were the subjects LEAST likely to continue administering shocks to the maximum level?

• A)when the teacher and the learner were in the same room
• B)when the teacher observed two other teachers who refused to continue with the experiment
• C)when the experimenter left the laboratory and gave orders over the phone
• D)when the teacher was required to hold the learner's hand down on a shock plate

Understand the neurological pathways involved in the experience of emotions and their evolutionary significance.

Evaluate the reliability and theoretical underpinnings of lie detector tests.

Describe the physiological markers used in emotion and stress research.

Grasp the concept of emotional contagion and the spillover effect.

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Definitions:

Gender Gap

The difference in opinions or behaviors between genders, especially as it pertains to political views, voting patterns, and social attitudes.

Public Opinion

Public opinion is the collective attitudes, beliefs, and perceptions of the general public or specific demographic groups on various issues, often measured through polling and surveys.

Capricious

Characterized by unpredictable changes of mood or behavior, often leading to sudden and seemingly reasonless actions or decisions.