Which Statement Correctly Characterizes One Aspect of Stanley Milgram's Study

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which statement correctly characterizes one aspect of Stanley Milgram's study of obedience?

• A) Subjects were shown an ominous-looking shock machine that was marked 0 to 450 volts.
• B) Participants in the study were randomly assigned to be teachers or learners.
• C) Participants were shocked when they made errors in reciting word pairs.
• D) A learner and the teacher sat side by side across from the shock machine.

Understand the role of genetics in determining individual traits and behaviors.

Recognize the impact of environment and upbringing on personality and behavior.

Differentiate between identical and fraternal twins in terms of genetic similarity and its implications.

Comprehend the interplay between nature and nurture in human development.

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Definitions:

Conceptual Replication

The repetition of a study with different operationalizations of the crucial variables but yielding similar results.

Good Theory

A theory characterized by qualities such as explanatory power, predictiveness, simplicity, and falsifiability.

Social Psychology

Examining the impact that the concrete, envisioned, or hinted presence of others has on a person's cognitive functions, emotional states, and conduct.

Correlation

A measure that indicates the extent to which two or more variables fluctuate together, but not necessarily causation.