In Milgram’s obedience experiments, which factor most strongly affected participants’ willingness to continue administering shocks?

In Milgram’s obedience experiments, which factor most strongly affected participants’ willingness to continue administering shocks?

• A. The perceived legitimacy and status of the experimenter increased obedience.
• B. The physical proximity of the learner reduced obedience.
• C. Dissenting peers decreased obedience.
• D. The shocks being delivered without monitoring.

Answer: (C)