Which of the following illustrates the role played by normative social influence in the obedience of Milgram's participants?
a. When other "teachers" (actually confederates) refused to continue with the study, participants' obedience rates declined significantly.
b. Men and women exhibited similar levels of obedience in the research.
c. The "learner" (actually a confederate) announced before the study began that he had a preexisting heart condition.
d. Many participants showed signs of nervous laughter during the course of the study.
Answer: A
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