Milgram's variation in which two "fellow participants" (actually confederates)defied the experimenter's commands demonstrates that
A)conformity can be constructive.
B)obedience to a legitimate authority is absolute.
C)peers have little influence over an individual's likelihood of obeying a legitimate authority.
D)obedience can be liberating.

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Milgram's variation shows that conformity can be constructive because the presence of fellow participants who disobeyed the experimenter's commands reduced obedience levels in the actual participants. This suggests that peer influence can prevent individuals from blindly obeying authority figures, ultimately leading to more individualistic and thoughtful decision-making.

Milgram's Variation in Which Two "Fellow Participants" (Actually Confederates)defied the Experimenter's