Asked by zaneta matthews on May 01, 2024

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In Milgram's original obedience experiment,participants who were assigned the role of "teacher"

A) were deceived about the real role of the "learner" and the level of shock that he actually received.
B) were told to stop whenever they felt the slightest discomfort about what they were doing.
C) seemed to enjoy shocking the "learner," especially at the higher voltage levels.
D) quickly figured out that the "learner" was not really being shocked.

Deceived

To mislead or trick someone into believing something that is not true, often for personal gain or advantage.

"Teacher"

A person who helps students to acquire knowledge, competence, or virtue, often within an educational context.

  • Comprehend the elements that affect compliance with authority.
  • Identify the moral considerations and the effects of deceit in psychological studies.
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saamya shethMay 06, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Milgram deceived participants about the real role of the "learner" and the level of shock he was receiving. Participants believed they were administering real electric shocks to the "learner" when in reality, the "learner" was a confederate and no actual shock was being delivered.