Regarding Milgram's Experiments, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 566

Multiple Choice

Regarding Milgram's experiments, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) When Milgram polled a group of psychiatrists before the experiment, they predicted that less than one percent of the "teachers" tested would obey.
• B) Neither the "teachers" nor the "learners" knew the true nature of the experiment.
• C) Sixty-five percent of the "teacher" subjects obeyed completely by "shocking" the "learners" at the top shock level of 450 volts.
• D) Virtually none of the "teacher" subjects stopped short of the severe shock of 300 volts.

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