Which of the following factors increases the likelihood of obedience in Milgram's studies?
A)the social status of a participant
B)the age and gender of an experimenter
C)the closeness of an authority
D)the legitimacy of a participant

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Milgram found that the closer the authority was in proximity to the participant, the more likely the participant was to obey their commands. The other factors - social status of the participant, age and gender of the experimenter, and legitimacy of a participant - did not have a significant impact on obedience rates in Milgram's studies.

Which of the Following Factors Increases the Likelihood of Obedience