Milgram's Research Is Frequently Criticized for Being Unethical

question 120

Multiple Choice

Milgram's research is frequently criticized for being unethical. What made it difficult for Milgram to realize his research was going to be considered unethical?

• A) It is now well established that Milgram himself was sadistic and enjoyed watching his participants suffer.
• B) He simply didn't expect his participants to be so obedient.
• C) He didn't realize how painful the electric shocks were going to be.
• D) He expected his participants to enjoy learning about obedience more than they did.

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