Stanley Milgram's Obedience Experiment (1961)

The video discusses societal labels on mental health, questioning the perception of deviant behaviors as abnormal. It explores the context of defining evil, using soldiers and Nazi Germany as examples. The video then details Stanley Milgram's controversial obedience experiment, which revealed that ordinary people could commit harmful acts under authority. The results showed a high percentage of participants willing to administer lethal shocks. The video concludes by reflecting on the implications of these findings and invites viewers to consider why people commit acts in the name of others.

Why might society find it easier to label someone as 'crazy' rather than accepting deviant behavior as normal?

• Because it is a scientific fact.

• Because it is a legal requirement.

• Because it helps in diagnosing mental illnesses.

• Because it simplifies complex human behavior.

What historical event led to the perception of Germans as inherently evil?

• The Cold War

• World War II

• The Industrial Revolution

• The French Revolution

What was the main objective of Stanley Milgram's experiment?

• To investigate the role of genetics in behavior.

• To study the effects of punishment on learning.

• To understand the impact of rewards on behavior.

• To explore the capacity for obedience to authority.

How were participants misled about the true nature of Milgram's experiment?

• They were told it was a study on memory.

• They were informed it was a study on physical endurance.

• They were informed it was a study on obedience.

• They were told it was a study on social interaction.

What percentage of participants in Milgram's study administered the maximum shock level?

• 50%

• 65%

• 85%

• 75%

What was the role of the 'learner' in Milgram's experiment?

• To administer shocks to the teacher.

• To record the results of the experiment.

• To observe the experiment silently.

• To pretend to be shocked by the teacher.

What did Milgram's experiment reveal about human behavior?

• People are naturally violent.

• People are inherently disobedient.

• People can be easily influenced to harm others.

• People are always aware of their actions.