In Milgram's obedience experiments,"teachers" were LEAST likely to deliver the highest levels of shock when
A) the experiment was conducted at a prestigious institution such as Yale University.
B) the experimenter became too pushy and told hesitant participants,"You have no choice,you must go on."
C) the "teachers" observed other participants refuse to obey the experimenter's orders.
D) the "learner" said he had a heart condition.

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When the "teachers" observed other participants refuse to obey the experimenter's orders, they were less likely to deliver the highest levels of shock. This is known as social proof, which is when people look to the behavior of others to determine how to act. Seeing others stand up to authority and refuse to obey can embolden individuals to do the same.

In Milgram's Obedience Experiments,"teachers" Were LEAST Likely to Deliver the Highest