Early in WWII, German soldier were told to shoot innocent prisoners. As the war progressed, these executions were replaced with gas chambers. Using Milgram as a model, why might this change have occurred?
A. Soldier obedience was higher because they didn't have to see or interact with prisoners.
B. Soldiers were needed for pressing duties at the front.
C. Soldiers endured much higher mental stress from the first execution type.
D. Prisoners were less likely to escape with the second type of execution.
Answer: A
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