What Is the Conventional Ethical Objection to Milgram's Obedience Studies

question 130

Multiple Choice

What is the conventional ethical objection to Milgram's obedience studies?

• A)The research findings were inconclusive.
• B)Participants were subjected to very high levels of stress.
• C)Participants were happy to administer electric shocks to a stranger.
• D)The study breached APA guidelines at the time.
• E)Milgram was sexist - as evidenced by the fact that most of his participants were male.

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