The high levels of obedience in the Milgram experiments are LEAST likely to be attributable to
A) the perceived legitimacy of the commanding authority figure.
B) an aspect of gender-related behavior found only in males.
C) the placement of "teacher" and "learner" in separate rooms.
D) the very gradual increase in shock level ordered after each new learning error.

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Gender-related behavior is not a factor in the high levels of obedience found in the Milgram experiments. In fact, the experiments included both male and female participants, and gender did not appear to influence obedience levels. A, C, and D are all factors that have been found to contribute to the high levels of obedience observed in the Milgram experiments.

The High Levels of Obedience in the Milgram Experiments Are