Most People Are Likely to Be Surprised by the Results

question 125

Multiple Choice

Most people are likely to be surprised by the results of Milgram's initial obedience experiment because

• A) the "learners" made so few learning errors under stressful circumstances.
• B) the "teachers" actually enjoyed shocking another person.
• C) the "teachers" were more obedient than most people would have predicted.
• D) the "learners" obediently accepted painful shocks without any protest.

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Definitions:

Coase Theorem

A theory suggesting that if trade in an externality is possible and there are no transaction costs, bargaining will lead to an efficient outcome regardless of the initial allocation of property.

Coase Theorem

A legal and economic theory stating that if trade in an externality is possible and there are no transaction costs, bargaining will lead to an efficient outcome regardless of the initial allocation of property rights.

Transaction Costs

The expenses incurred when buying or selling a good or service, which can include search, bargaining, and enforcement costs.

Marginal Social Benefit

The additional benefit to society resulting from one more unit of a good or service being produced and consumed.