In a Variation of Milgram's Experiment, Research Participants Played an Essential

question 46

Multiple Choice

In a variation of Milgram's experiment, research participants played an essential part in "teaching," but a confederate administered the shocks. Under these conditions, what percentage of the research participants continued to the end of the experiment?

• A) 90%
• B) 65%
• C) 30%
• D) 2%

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Definitions:

Resting-State fMRIs

A functional magnetic resonance imaging technique for measuring brain activity by detecting changes associated with blood flow when the subject is not performing any tasks.

Participants

Individuals who take part in a study, experiment, or any form of research.

NIRS

Near-Infrared Spectroscopy, a technique used to measure the oxygenation of the brain and other tissues using near-infrared light.

Brain Cancer

A malignant growth in the brain that can disrupt normal brain function and is characterized by the uncontrolled growth of cells.