According to the Milgram experiments, which of the following factors makes an individual more likely to conform to a request that would harm an innocent victim?

A. absence of a direct authority figure

B. authority figure is seen as legitimate

C. direct visual contact with the victim

D. the authority figure has no institutional backing

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German Reeves

14 May, 08:26

According to the Milgram experiments, which of the following factors makes an individual more likely to conform to a request that would harm an innocent victim?

A. absence of a direct authority figure

B. authority figure is seen as legitimate

C. direct visual contact with the victim

D. the authority figure has no institutional backing

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Arnie · Answer 1

Milgram (1963) carried out one of the most famous studies of obedience in psychology.

The experiment focuses on the conflict between obedience to authority and personal conscience and researced how far people would go in obeying an instruction if it involved harming another person.

According to the Milgram experiments, when the authority figure is seen as legitimate makes an individual more likely to conform to a request that would harm an innocent victim.