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 percent of the teachers refused to comply fully.

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When a second confederate assumed command, the authority of the original experimenter was undermined, leading to a significant drop in compliance, with 80 percent of participants refusing to continue.

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