Asked by Emily Henrie on Mar 10, 2024
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What percentage of passersby looked in the direction of the crowd (of five or more individuals) in Milgram's study of crowd formation on the sidewalk of New York?
A) fewer than 20%
B) 20-40 %
C) about 50 %
D) over 70 %
Milgram's Study
A series of social psychology experiments conducted by Stanley Milgram, which explored obedience to authority figures by having participants administer what they believed were electric shocks to another person.
Crowd Formation
The process by which individuals come together to form a large group, often in response to an event, interest, or common goal.
- Determine the elements that contribute to the development of crowds and classify the types of behaviors observed within them.
Verified Answer
AA
Alyson AranaMar 10, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Milgram's study found that over 70% of passersby looked in the direction of the crowd when there were five or more individuals present on the sidewalk.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the elements that contribute to the development of crowds and classify the types of behaviors observed within them.