Which of the Following Statements Regarding Milgram's Research Is FALSE

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding Milgram's research is FALSE?

• A)Milgram's series of experiments eventually came to include approximately 1,000 subjects.
• B)It was criticized for causing the subjects emotional stress, tension, loss of dignity, and loss of self-esteem.
• C)Most of the subjects reported that they were emotionally traumatized by the experience and were sorry to have been in the experiment.
• D)It demonstrated, to everyone's surprise, that the majority of subjects would obey an authority figure even if it apparently meant hurting a stranger.

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