From the results of Milgram's studies that manipulated the distance between teacher and learner,one could conclude that
A)it would be more disturbing to ignore many people starving in a foreign land than a single neighbour who needs food.
B)it would be more disturbing to kill another with one's bare hands than with a gun.
C)ironically it may be more difficult to dehumanize a stranger than a close friend.
D)group cohesiveness breeds aggression.

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Milgram's studies showed that the physical and psychological distance between the teacher (participant) and the learner (victim) affected the level of obedience. The closer the teacher was to the learner, the harder it became to inflict harm, suggesting it would be more disturbing to kill another with one's bare hands (close, personal interaction) than with a gun (which allows for physical and emotional distance).

From the Results of Milgram's Studies That Manipulated the Distance