Many have argued that Milgram's classic study on obedience to authority was unethical. Indeed, Milgram's research provided much of the impetus for the implementation of ethics committees and research review boards in universities. Why? What was the chief complaint?
A)None of the participants were ever fully debriefed.
B)The so-called learner could have been seriously physically injured.
C)The so-called learner had a heart condition, and more precautions should have been taken to prevent possible permanent damage to his heart.
D)Participants could have experienced intense, long-term emotional or psychological trauma.

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The chief complaint against Milgram's study was that participants could have experienced intense, long-term emotional or psychological trauma as a result of being placed in a highly stressful situation where they believed they were causing harm to another person.

Many Have Argued That Milgram's Classic Study on Obedience to Authority