In what ways were Zimbardo and Milgram's controversial experiments similar?

a. Although the ethics are questionable, the studies shed light on human behavior that would have otherwise been impossible to study.
b. Both studies were ethically questionable due to the level of distress that least some participants endured.
c. Both studies can still be conducted today without any changes to the procedure.
d. Both studies incited new laws that changed how research studies are governed at universities.


Answer: b. Both studies were ethically questionable due to the level of distress that least some participants endured.

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