Of the 40 Men in Milgram's Study, How Many Complied

question 179

Multiple Choice

Of the 40 men in Milgram's study, how many complied with the scientist throughout the study, believing they were delivering the maximum voltage shocks?

• A) 2 (5 percent)
• B) 10 (25 percent)
• C) 18 (45 percent)
• D) 26 (65 percent)

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