The High Levels of Obedience in the Milgram Experiments Are

question 117

Multiple Choice

The high levels of obedience in the Milgram experiments are LEAST likely to be attributable to

• A) the perceived legitimacy of the commanding authority figure.
• B) an aspect of gender-related behavior found only in males.
• C) the placement of "teacher" and "learner" in separate rooms.
• D) the very gradual increase in shock level ordered after each new learning error.

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Definitions:

Establishing Legitimacy

The process through which an entity or individual gains acceptance, credibility, and recognition by adhering to societal norms, standards, or laws.

Stakeholders

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Highly Integrated

Being highly integrated refers to systems or processes that are closely interconnected and work seamlessly together to achieve a common goal.

Major Oil Companies

Large, international companies that are involved in the extraction, production, refinement, and distribution of oil.