The Gradually Escalating Levels of Destructive Obedience in the Milgram

question 27

Multiple Choice

The gradually escalating levels of destructive obedience in the Milgram experiments best illustrate one of the potential dangers of

• A) deindividuation.
• B) social facilitation.
• C) groupthink.
• D) the foot-in-the-door phenomenon.

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Definitions:

Priming

A psychological concept where exposure to one stimulus influences the response to a subsequent stimulus, without conscious guidance or intention.

Cleansed Hands

A metaphorical term denoting a state of having no involvement or being free of guilt in a situation or wrongdoing.

Rosenthal and Jacobson

Researchers known for their study on the "Pygmalion Effect," demonstrating how teacher expectations can significantly impact student performance.

Late Bloomers

Individuals who achieve significant talent, skill, or development milestones later than is typical in their domain or societal expectations.