Which of the Following Factors Has Been Shown to Have

question 262

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors has been shown to have the least impact on obedience rates?

• A) remoteness of the victim
• B) the presence of an extra "participant" who actually administers the shocks
• C) personal characteristics
• D) legitimacy of the authority figure

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