In a famous study,participants were told they were "teachers" in an experiment who were going to give instructions to a "learner." When the learner failed to do well,the participants were ordered to give the learner electric shocks.The learner was actually an actor working for the study organizers,and not a real participant.The learner in this study was what is called:

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The learner in this study was actually an actor working for the study organizers and not a real participant, thus making the learner a confederate.

In a Famous Study,participants Were Told They Were "Teachers" in an Experiment