When Milgram's experimental series was reenacted in Bridgeport,Connecticut,far from the prestige and authority of Yale University,the proportion of participants who fully complied with orders to shock the learner _____ compared to the Yale rate.
A)remained unchanged
B)decreased
C)doubled
D)increased moderately

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When Milgram's experimental series was reenacted in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the proportion of participants who fully complied with orders to shock the learner decreased compared to the Yale rate. This suggests that the prestige and authority of the university played a role in the participants' obedience.

When Milgram's Experimental Series Was Reenacted in Bridgeport,Connecticut,far from the Prestige