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

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In Milgram's study, the actions of the "learner" (who was actually a confederate of Milgram's and not a real participant) did not substantially affect the likelihood of being shocked by the "teacher" (the real participant). The experiment was designed to measure obedience to authority, and the "teachers" were instructed to administer shocks regardless of the "learner's" reactions.

Which of the Following Actions by the "Learner" Reduced the Likelihood