You are a subject in an experiment identical to the original Milgram studies of obedience. If you behaved like most of Milgram's subjects, which of the following would decrease your level of obedience to the experimenter's commands?

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The presence of other subjects who refuse to follow the experimenter's orders is likely to decrease obedience levels in the current subject, based on the phenomenon of social conformity. Seeing others defy authority can help individuals feel more justified in doing the same. The other choices may not have as strong of an effect on obedience levels. Option A could potentially increase obedience if the subject feels like others are following the experimenter’s commands. Option B may not have much of an effect if the subject does not feel reassured by the experimenter’s claim of responsibility. Option D, known as the foot-in-the-door technique, may actually increase obedience since the subject has already complied with the initial requests.

You Are a Subject in an Experiment Identical to the Original