The Trolley Problem Quiz

What is the potential danger of sneezing while driving at high speed?

• Losing control of the vehicle

• Causing a distraction to other drivers

• Reducing visibility on the road

• Increasing the risk of a collision

What safety features does the self-driving car in the text use?

• Airbags and seat belts

• Sensors and software

• Anti-lock braking system

• Lane departure warning system

In the trolley problem, what is the dilemma faced by the person at the lever?

• Deciding whether to stop the train or not

• Determining the speed of the train

• Selecting the direction of the train

• Choosing between saving five people or one person

What did Philippa Foot create as a precursor to the self-driving car conundrum?

• A psychological trauma study

• A runaway train scenario

• A real-life trolley problem

• A philosophical reflection experiment

What was the controversial psychological experiment conducted at Yale University in 1962?

• The obedience to authority study

• The train track diversion test

• The trolley problem simulation

• The high-speed rail feedback session

What is the potential harm mentioned by Dr. Blaisdell in relation to the trolley problem experiment?

• Physical injury to the subjects

• Guilt-ridden and obsessive thoughts

• Temporary memory loss

• Emotional attachment to the scenario

What sparked controversy within the scientific community in the middle of the last century?

• The invention of the trolley problem

• The development of ethics review boards

• The trauma caused by psychological experiments

• The obedience to authority study

What is the purpose of the psychological surveys used by the experimenters?

• To collect feedback on the high-speed rail project

• To uncover signs of physical illness

• To identify potential subjects for the trolley problem

• To assess the mental health of the participants

What is the fake focus group used as a cover for the experiment?

• A study on train track safety

• A test of remote train-switching technology

• A feedback session for the California Railroad Authority

• A simulation of high-speed rail travel

What is the purpose of collecting the participants' phones?

• To demonstrate the technology's proprietary nature

• To ensure they are not distracted during the experiment

• To analyze their usage patterns

• To prevent them from calling for help