Regarding Milgram's experiments, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. When Milgram polled a group of psychiatrists before the experiment, they predicted that less than one percent of the "teachers" tested would obey.
b. Neither the "teachers" nor the "learners" knew the true nature of the experiment.
c. Sixty-five percent of the "teacher" subjects obeyed completely by "shocking" the "learners" at the top shock level of 450 volts.
d. Virtually none of the "teacher" subjects stopped short of the severe shock of 300 volts.
B
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