Which Statement Correctly Characterizes One Aspect of Stanley Milgram's Study

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which statement correctly characterizes one aspect of Stanley Milgram's study of obedience?

• A) Subjects were shown an ominous-looking shock machine that was marked 0 to 450 volts.
• B) Participants in the study were randomly assigned to be teachers or learners.
• C) Participants were shocked when they made errors in reciting word pairs.
• D) A learner and the teacher sat side by side across from the shock machine.

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