Milgram's Study of Obedience Has Been Criticized on the Basis

question 193

Multiple Choice

Milgram's study of obedience has been criticized on the basis of:

• A) its lack of random assignment.
• B) the inability of any of its findings to be replicated.
• C) the physical pain learners experienced from the electric shock.
• D) the emotional distress and deception experienced by participants.

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Definitions:

Control Theory

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Physical Survival Needs

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Glasser

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