Professor Gorsky Is Trying to Replicate Milgram's Obedience Experiments

question 120

Multiple Choice

Professor Gorsky is trying to replicate Milgram's obedience experiments. If Professor Gorsky allows the "teachers" to freely choose the level of shock given to the "learner," it is probable that:

• A) about 65 percent would progress to the 450-volt level.
• B) approximately 95 percent would not progress beyond the 150-volt level.
• C) about 40 percent would progress to the 450-volt level.
• D) none of the teachers would shock the learner at any level.

Grasp the concept of arousal theory and its relevance to optimal performance.

Recognize the significance of disasters in psychological stress and emotion.

Understand Maslow's hierarchy and its criticism.

Explain the concept of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.

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Definitions:

Relative Deprivation Theory

The hypothesis that individuals assess their well-being based on comparisons with others, which can lead to feelings of deprivation when seeing others as better off.

Non-routine Collective Action

Non-routine collective action refers to unplanned, spontaneous group activities that arise in response to an event, issue, or situation, typically outside the norms of established societal patterns.

Breakdown Theory

Suggests that social movements emerge when traditional norms and patterns of social organization are disrupted.

Social Movements

Are routine or institutionalized forms of collective action aimed at changing or resisting change to the social, political, and/or economic order. To achieve their aims, social movement members may riot, petition, strike, demonstrate, and establish pressure groups, unions, and political parties.