Which statement about Milgram's studies on obedience is TRUE?
A)The learners in the studies delivered painful electric shocks to the teachers.
B)The teachers continued to obey Milgram because he threatened to administer electric shocks to them if they refused.
C)Over 60% of the teachers in the studies delivered what they thought to be a potentially deadly shock to a learner.
D)Obedience to the experimenter was largely due to the norm of reciprocity.

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Milgram's studies found that over 60% of the teachers delivered what they believed to be a potentially deadly shock to a learner, demonstrating a high level of obedience to authority figures. The learners did not actually receive shocks, but the teachers believed they were administering them. The teachers obeyed the experimenter's instructions because they believed it was necessary for the experiment, and not because of threats or the norm of reciprocity.

Which Statement About Milgram's Studies on Obedience Is TRUE