When the "Teachers" in Milgram's Obedience Study Followed Orders to Shock

question 211

Multiple Choice

When the "teachers" in Milgram's obedience study followed orders to shock someone,which of the following was NOT one of the reasons for their obedience?

• A)The teachers saw themselves as the researcher's assistants.
• B)The teachers knew they were not really hurting someone.
• C)The experimenter accepted responsibility.
• D)The shocks started small and progressed slowly.

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