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 rate at Yale.
A)remained unchanged
B)decreased
C)increased slightly
D)increased significantly

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The reenactment of Milgram's experimental series in Bridgeport, Connecticut resulted in a decreased proportion of participants who fully complied with orders to shock the learner compared to the rate at Yale University. This suggests that the prestige and authority of the institution conducting the experiment had an influence on the participants' willingness to comply with unethical orders.

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