Which of the following increased the likelihood that participants would disobey in Milgram's obedience study?
A) having only one teacher
B) having the experimenter in the room with the teacher
C) having two experimenters issuing the same commands
D) having the experimenter be an ordinary man

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In Milgram's obedience study, participants were more likely to disobey when the authority figure (experimenter) was perceived as less authoritative or legitimate. Having the experimenter be an ordinary man, rather than a perceived authority figure in a lab coat, reduced the experimenter's authority and increased the likelihood of disobedience.

Which of the Following Increased the Likelihood That Participants Would