In one variation of his original experiment,Milgram arranged for a second confederate (posing as a fellow participant)to assume command in the experimenter's absence.As a result of this manipulation:
A)most teachers agreed to comply with the orders of their fellow group member.
B)the teachers competed with him and with each other for the role of leader.
C)participants became more positive about their roles in this cohesive group and some even became enthusiastic.
D)80% of the teachers refused to comply fully.

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The manipulation of adding a second confederate who assumes command in the experimenter's absence did not increase the participants' obedience. Instead, 80% of the teachers refused to comply fully, suggesting that the presence of a fellow participant who assumes authority does not necessarily increase obedience.

In One Variation of His Original Experiment,Milgram Arranged for a Second