Which of the Following Verbal Prods Was Used by the Experimenter

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following verbal prods was used by the experimenter in Milgram's study to encourage the participants to continue?

• A)"It is absolutely essential that you continue."
• B)"You will be penalized if you refuse to go on."
• C)"It is a matter of self-respect that you continue the experiment."
• D)"You can discontinue if you really want to."

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