In Milgram's Shock Experiments,which Factor Caused the GREATEST Drop in a Participant's

question 172

Multiple Choice

In Milgram's shock experiments,which factor caused the GREATEST drop in a participant's willingness to administer shocks?

• A) when the experimenter was perceived as an expert
• B) when two confederates refused to administer the shocks in the presence of the research participant
• C) when the instructions were given by phone instead of in person
• D) when the prestige of the experimenter was reduced

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