When Milgram Decreased the Physical Distance Between the Teacher and the Learner

question 59

Multiple Choice

When Milgram decreased the physical distance between the teacher and the learner in his obedience studies so that the teacher could see the learner, the level of obedience

• A)decreased.
• B)increased slightly.
• C)did not change.
• D)increased a great deal.

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