One variation of the Milgram paradigm was the touch proximity condition, where teachers were required to hold the learner's hand down on the shock plate. What effect did this have on obedience, compared to the original experiment?

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Obedience was lower in the touch proximity condition compared to the original experiment. This suggests that physical touch may reduce obedience to authority, as individuals may feel more empathy and connection to the person receiving the shocks.

One Variation of the Milgram Paradigm Was the Touch Proximity