Asked by Megan Renee on May 30, 2024

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In Milgram's experiment on obedience to authority, most of the people who obeyed the order to administer a 450-volt shock to someone else

A) were nervous and worried.
B) did not believe the other person was really being shocked.
C) disliked the person they thought they were shocking.
D) were unusually aggressive, unbalanced people.

Obedience To Authority

The action of following orders or directions from those in positions of power, even if it goes against one's own beliefs or morals.

450-Volt Shock

A specific high-voltage shock often referenced in psychological studies on obedience, such as the Milgram experiment.

  • Recognize the characteristics and implications of obedience to authority, including the conditions under which it occurs.
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Michael SimmonsMay 31, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Participants in Milgram's experiment showed signs of tension and nervousness when administering what they believed were high-voltage shocks, indicating discomfort with their actions despite obeying the authority figure's instructions.