11 Questions
Which researcher conducted the famous obedience study in the 1960s?
Stanley Milgram
What is the definition of conformity?
The tendency to align your attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors with those around you
What is the implication of obedience according to the text?
Without stability and productivity, the well-being of people could not exist
During the Stanford Prison Experiment, the guards were instructed to use physical violence.
False
How long was the Stanford Prison Experiment supposed to run for?
2 weeks
What symptoms did some of the prisoners develop during the experiment?
All of the above
What did the Stanford Prison Experiment conclude about behavior?
Situational factors are more important than personality
Who was found guilty and executed by hanging in 1962?
The person captured in Argentina
What is the definition of prejudice?
An unjustifiable negative attitude toward an outgroup
What is the definition of aggression in psychology?
A range of behaviors that can result in both physical and psychological harm
What was the goal of the Stanford Prison Experiment?
To show that situational factors caused negative behavior in prisons
Test your knowledge on the definitions of obedience and conformity in relation to ethics and personal responsibility. Explore the concepts and understand the influence of authority figures and social pressures.
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