In the Milgram Experiment on Obedience,the Dependent Variable Was The

question 53

Multiple Choice

In the Milgram experiment on obedience,the dependent variable was the:

• A)learner's incorrect responses.
• B)intensity of shock delivered.
• C)learner's screams of pain.
• D)number of mistakes made by the learner.

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Definitions:

Carbon Dioxide

A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration, absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.

Chemosensitive Area

Chemosensitive neurons in the medulla oblongata detect changes in blood, carbon dioxide, and pH.

Medulla Oblongata

Inferior portion of the brainstem that connects the spinal cord to the brain and contains autonomic centers controlling functions such as heart rate, respiration, and swallowing.

Pons

Portion of the brainstem between the medulla and midbrain.