The results of the Milgram experiments are less surprising to us when we consider the

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All three factors (stepwise nature of commands, attempts to terminate, and view of experimenter responsibility) contribute to understanding the results of the Milgram experiments. The stepwise nature of commands gradually increased the level of obedience, the attempts to terminate show that participants were uncomfortable with their actions, and viewing the experimenter as responsible may have relieved the participants of some of their personal responsibility for their actions.

The Results of the Milgram Experiments Are Less Surprising to Us