In One Variation of the Milgram Experiment, Milgram Had the Participant

question 64

Multiple Choice

In one variation of the Milgram experiment, Milgram had the participant work with a confederate. What were the effects of the confederate on levels of obedience by the participant?

• A) Having a confederate present reduced obedience.
• B) Having a confederate present increased obedience.
• C) Obedience was not affected by the presence of a confederate.
• D) Obedience increased if the confederate obeyed and decreased if the confederate stopped obeying.

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