Which of the Following Is True of Milgram's Obedience Study

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of Milgram's obedience study?

• A) Once the learner's cries for help became desperate,almost all participants refused to give any additional shocks.
• B) Shocks were not actually given to the learner.
• C) Male participants were more likely to give shocks to the learner than women.
• D) These obedience results were found only among Americans,and similar findings were not obtained in other cultures.

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