In Light of Asch's Work on Conformity, You Could Predict

question 42

Multiple Choice

In light of Asch's work on conformity, you could predict that obedience in the Milgram study would have DECREASED greatly under which of the following conditions?

• A)if the learner is more similar to the teacher
• B)if a confederate helps administer the shocks
• C)if a confederate refuses to administer the shocks
• D)if the experimenter criticizes the learner

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