From a group dynamics perspective,obedience was high in the Milgram experiment because of the
A)immorality of the participants.
B)persuasiveness of the experimenter.
C)power of the experimenter in the situation.
D)ambiguity of the situation.
E)frustration and anger of the subjects.

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The power of the experimenter in the situation was the main factor that led to high obedience in the Milgram experiment. The experimenter was perceived as an authority figure and had control over the situation, which made the participants more likely to comply with his instructions. This was demonstrated by the fact that obedience rates decreased significantly when the experimenter was less present or gave conflicting instructions.

From a Group Dynamics Perspective,obedience Was High in the Milgram