Which of the following actions by the “learner” reduced the likelihood of being shocked by the “teacher” in Milgram’s study?
a. protesting noisily
b. screaming in pain
c. complaining of having a heart ailment
d. nothing the learner did substantially affected the likelihood of being shocked
Answer: d. nothing the learner did substantially affected the likelihood of being shocked
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a. food c. salivation b. a tone (bell) d. fear
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