Milgram Experiment Replications and Obedience Decrease

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Why did the experimenter choose to continue shocking the learner even after the learner said 'let me out of here'?

The experimenter aimed to reduce informational social influence.

The experimenter was seeking to showcase less legitimate authority. (correct)

The experimenter was following instructions given by the learner.

The experimenter wanted to establish the norm of 'do no harm'.

Why did the replication where the teacher puts the Learner's hand on the shock plate result in decreased obedience?

Visible norm of 'do no harm'

Less personal responsibility

Increased dehumanization

More ability to rationalize and self-justify behavior (correct)

What concept from social psychology would best explain the decrease in obedience when the Learner states before the study begins that he'll only participate if let out when he wants to be?

Normative social influence

Self-justification

Loss of personal responsibility (correct)

Informational social influence

What effect did moving the study from Yale University to an abandoned office building have on obedience levels?

It created a clearer distinction between right and wrong actions. Signup and view all the answers

Why did having the Learner in the same room as the participant in a Milgram experiment lead to decreased obedience?

More personal responsibility Signup and view all the answers

In the study, why did obedience decrease when the experimenter gave instructions over the telephone instead of in person?

Increased dehumanization of the experimenter. Signup and view all the answers

What impact did having two teachers, one of whom was a confederate who wouldn't obey, have on obedience levels?

Decreased normative social influence. Signup and view all the answers

Which additional reason, not mentioned in the textbook, contributed to people obeying in Milgram's original study?

Dehumanization Signup and view all the answers

How did allowing teachers to select the shock level for each incorrect answer impact obedience?

Lessened personal responsibility. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the Milgram experiment replications, why did less ability to rationalize and self-justify behavior lead to decreased obedience?

Increased personal responsibility Signup and view all the answers

Why did obedience decrease when participants had less ability to rationalize and self-justify their behavior?

Reduced personal responsibility. Signup and view all the answers

Which concept best explains why the replication involving having the Learner in the same room as the participant resulted in decreased obedience?

Informational social influence Signup and view all the answers

What was the percentage of trick-or-treaters who stole extra money or candy when in groups, according to Diener et al. (1976)?

57% Signup and view all the answers

In the study by Beaman et al. (1979), what environmental factor reduced the amount of candy stolen by trick-or-treaters?

A mirror behind the candy bowl Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of deindividuation?

Enhanced self-awareness Signup and view all the answers

What defines a group based on the text?

Size and interaction Signup and view all the answers

Why do groups sometimes perform worse than individuals according to the text?

Process Loss Signup and view all the answers

How can Group Polarization be addressed?

By asking people to explain the details of policies and positions Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential mechanism of Group Polarization?

Normative function of social influence Signup and view all the answers

In what situations do individuals perform better in complex tasks according to Social Facilitation vs. Social Loafing?

When their efforts can be evaluated Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Groupthink that may lead to poor decision-making?

Directive leadership Signup and view all the answers

What can enhance groups' productivity according to the text?

Collaboration and teamwork Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributes to making Complex Tasks 'Bad' in the context of Social Facilitation vs. Social Loafing?

Presence of others Signup and view all the answers