Question

question 2 of 10
according to milgrams study, under which of these conditions would the
subject be the most likely to stop shocking the learner?

a. if the subject is face - to - face with the learner
b. if the subject can hear the learner scream
c. if the subject is being paid to either continue or stop
d. if the subject feels uncomfortable giving shocks

Explanation:

In Milgram's obedience study, the proximity of the subject to the learner affected obedience. When the subject was face - to - face with the learner, the personal interaction and the direct view of the learner's situation made the subject more likely to stop administering shocks. Option B: Hearing the learner scream still kept a level of detachment compared to face - to - face. Option C: Payment did not have a significant effect on reducing obedience in the study. Option D: Feeling uncomfortable alone was not as strong a factor as face - to - face interaction in reducing obedience.

Answer:

A. If the subject is face - to - face with the learner