B4 Hofling's Experiment

What was the main aim of Charles K Hofling's Hospital Experiment of Obedience?

• To test the intelligence of nurses in a hospital setting.

• To create a more realistic study of obedience than Milgram's.

• To evaluate the effectiveness of medication.

• To assess the communication skills of nurses.

How were the nurses instructed to administer the medication in Hofling's experiment?

• Via a written prescription.

• Through a face-to-face meeting with the doctor.

• Over the telephone by a 'doctor'.

• By a nurse supervisor.

What was the reaction of the nurses when they were given orders to administer a dose above the maximum allowed?

• All nurses refused to comply.

• 21 out of 22 nurses complied with the orders.

• Half of the nurses complied, and half refused.

• None of the nurses complied.

What was the medication used in the experiment?

• It was a real medication.

• It was a placebo.

• It was not real, but the nurses thought it was.

• It was a vitamin supplement.

What were the nurses supposed to do according to hospital protocol regarding telephone instructions?

• They were supposed to follow all telephone instructions.

• They were not supposed to take instructions by phone.

• They were supposed to verify the instructions with a colleague.

• They were supposed to record the instructions in a logbook.

What did Hofling's experiment demonstrate about people's behaviour towards authority?

• People are very willing to question authority.

• People are very unwilling to question supposed 'authority'.

• People always follow their own judgement over authority.

• People are indifferent to authority.

How many nurses, when asked hypothetically, said they would not comply with the order?

• 0 out of 22

• 11 out of 22

• 31 out of 33

• 22 out of 22

In what year was Hofling's Hospital Experiment of Obedience conducted?

• 1960

• 1966

• 1972

• 1980

What was the primary ethical concern regarding Hofling's experiment?

• The use of real medication.

• The deception involved, as nurses were unaware they were part of an experiment.

• The lack of a control group.

• The involvement of too many participants.

What was the main difference between Hofling's experiment and Milgram's study?

• Hofling's experiment was conducted in a laboratory setting.

• Hofling's experiment involved real-life professionals in their work environment.

• Milgram's study involved nurses.

• Milgram's study was conducted over the phone.