Understanding Moral Outrage and the Ultimatum Game

Understanding Moral Outrage and the Ultimatum Game

Assessment

Interactive Video

Moral Science, Social Studies, Philosophy

10th Grade - University

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video explores the concept of moral outrage and its connection to brain reward systems, particularly focusing on the role of serotonin in influencing punishment behavior. It discusses the ultimatum game, highlighting how people value fairness and identity over economic gain. The video also connects these ideas to political events, such as Brexit, and the rise of populism, suggesting that economic inequality fuels dissatisfaction and expressive behavior.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What brain area is activated when punishing bad behavior, indicating a reward signal?

Cerebellum

Hippocampus

Striatum

Amygdala

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does lowering serotonin levels affect people's likelihood to punish unfair behavior?

It makes them indifferent

It increases the likelihood

It has no effect

It decreases the likelihood

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the building block of serotonin that must be obtained through diet?

Valine

Lysine

Tryptophan

Glutamine

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the ultimatum game, what happens if the responder rejects the offer?

Both players get nothing

The responder gets all the money

The proposer gets all the money

The offer is renegotiated

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do people often reject offers below 30% in the ultimatum game?

They prefer to negotiate

They value fairness over money

They misunderstand the rules

They want to end the game quickly

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the ultimatum game reveal about human behavior?

People are purely rational

People only care about money

People value fairness and respect

People dislike making decisions

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the ultimatum game relate to the Brexit campaign's failure?

People prioritized identity over economic costs

The campaign lacked clear messaging

Voters were uninformed about the consequences

Economic arguments were too complex

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