Exploring Human Behavior in Experiments

What was the primary objective of the Stanford Prison Experiment?

• To study the effects of authority on obedience

• To investigate the psychological effects of perceived power

• To analyze the impact of group dynamics on decision-making

• To explore the influence of peer pressure on behavior

Who conducted the Milgram Experiment?

• Philip Zimbardo

• Stanley Milgram

• Solomon Asch

• Albert Bandura

In the Stanford Prison Experiment, what roles were participants assigned?

• Teachers and learners

• Guards and prisoners

• Leaders and followers

• Observers and participants

What ethical concern is most associated with the Milgram Experiment?

• Lack of informed consent

• Deception and psychological stress

• Physical harm to participants

• Breach of confidentiality

How did participants in the Stanford Prison Experiment typically behave when assigned the role of guards?

• They showed empathy and kindness

• They became passive and withdrawn

• They exhibited authoritarian and abusive behaviors

• They refused to participate

What was a major finding of the Milgram Experiment?

• People are inherently aggressive

• Individuals are likely to follow orders from an authority figure, even to the extent of harming others

• Group consensus is more influential than authority

• Social roles have little impact on behavior

Discuss the societal impact of the Stanford Prison Experiment.

• It led to the development of new psychological therapies

• It highlighted the need for ethical standards in research

• It resulted in changes to prison systems worldwide

• It had no significant societal impact

What conclusion can be drawn about human behavior from the Milgram Experiment?

• People are naturally resistant to authority

• Authority figures have little influence on individual actions

• Situational factors can strongly influence obedience

• Ethical behavior is innate and unchangeable

Evaluate the ethical implications of the Stanford Prison Experiment.

• It was ethically sound and followed all guidelines

• It raised concerns about the treatment of participants and informed consent

• It was unethical due to the lack of scientific rigor

• It was ethical because it provided valuable insights

What was the primary method used in the Milgram Experiment?

• Observational study

• Survey

• Controlled laboratory experiment

• Longitudinal study