In the Milgram experiments,the level of obedience was highest when the "teacher" was ________ the experimenter and ________ the "learner."
A) close to;close to
B) far from;far from
C) close to;far from
D) far from;close to

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The level of obedience was highest when the "teacher" was close to the experimenter and far from the "learner." This was because the physical distance between the "teacher" and the "learner" made it easier for the "teacher" to depersonalize the situation and disassociate from the harm they were causing to the "learner." At the same time, the "teacher's" proximity to the authoritative figure, the experimenter, increased the pressure to comply with their instructions.

In the Milgram Experiments,the Level of Obedience Was Highest When