In variations of his original obedience experiment, Milgram found that if the experimenter left the room, destructive obedience greatly decreased.

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Milgram found that when the experimenter was not present in the room giving orders and instructions, the participants were less likely to engage in destructive obedience behavior. This suggests that the authority figure's physical presence and instructions play a significant role in influencing obedience.

In Variations of His Original Obedience Experiment, Milgram Found That