Which of the following is true of Milgram’s (1963 and 1974) research on obedienc

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Which of the following is true of Milgram’s (1963 and 1974) research on obedience to authority?

a. With each increment of shock voltage, fewer participants obeyed, but about 65% still administered 450 volts (the highest level).

b. With each increment of shock voltage, a similar proportion of participants obeyed until the highest level (450 volts), where about 35% complied.

c. Approximately one-third of participants complied at the highest level of shock (450 volts).

d. Approximately two-thirds of participants refused to continue participation well before the highest level (450 volts).

a. With each increment of shock voltage, fewer participants obeyed, but about 65% still administered 450 volts (the highest level).

b. With each increment of shock voltage, a similar proportion of participants obeyed until the highest level (450 volts), where about 35% complied.

Explanation / Answer

In the Milgram’s experiment, about

65% (two-thirds) of participants (i.e., teachers) continued to the highest level of 450 volts. All the participants continued to 300 volts. Hence the following is true of Milgram’s (1963 and 1974) research on obedience to authority;

a. With each increment of shock voltage, fewer participants obeyed, but about 65% still administered 450 volts (the highest level) (correct choice)

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