In Milgram's Original Obedience Study, There Were Many Different Factors

question 191

Multiple Choice

In Milgram's original obedience study, there were many different factors operating in the situation that influenced the subjects to continue obeying the experimenter's orders. Which of the following was NOT one of those factors?

• A)The subjects volunteered to participate in the study.
• B)The subjects were compensated for their participation when they arrived for the experiment.
• C)The subjects knew that their actions were being filmed.
• D)If the subject expressed concerns, he was reassured that the experimenter was responsible for the learner's well-being.

Understand the stages of Piaget's theory of cognitive development.

Recognize the comparisons and contrasts between information-processing theory and Piaget's theory.

Know the development of language and communication from infancy.

Identify factors influencing language acquisition and early cognitive development.

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Definitions:

Chunks

Units of information organized in the short-term memory, facilitating easier recall by grouping related data together.

5- To 6-Year-Old

A developmental phase where children experience rapid growth in physical, cognitive, and social skills, often starting formal education.

Chunk

A term used in psychology to describe a unit of memory or information that is grouped together for easier recall.

Neurons

Specialized cells in the nervous system that transmit information through electrical and chemical signals.