Which Statement Best Describes an Aspect of Stanley Milgram's Study

question 145

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes an aspect of Stanley Milgram's study of obedience?

• A) an ominous-looking shock machine, which had voltage markings from zero to 450 volts
• B) participants in the study were randomly assigned to be teachers or learners
• C) participants were electrically shocked when they made errors in reciting word pairs
• D) a learner and the teacher always sat side by side across from the shock machine

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