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Milgram Experiment Results by Shock Level
The results of the Milgram experiment show a progressive decrease in obedience as the instructed shock intensity increased. While nearly all participants administered shocks in the 'slight to moderate' range (15–135 volts), the percentage dropped to approximately 80% for 'strong to very strong' shocks (135–255 volts). A further decline was observed at the 'intense to extremely intense' level (255–375 volts), where about 65% of participants continued. Notably, this rate of obedience stabilized, with roughly 65% of individuals proceeding to deliver the highest levels of shock, from 'severe' (375–435 volts) up to the maximum 450 volts.
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In a famous psychological study, participants were instructed by an authority figure to deliver a series of what they believed were increasingly powerful electric shocks to another person. The results showed that while nearly all participants administered shocks labeled 'slight to moderate,' the number of participants continuing dropped as the shocks were labeled 'intense' and 'extremely intense.' However, for those who administered the 'extremely intense' shocks (375 volts), the rate of obedience remained relatively stable up to the maximum 450-volt shock. What is the most accurate conclusion to draw from this specific pattern of results?
In a famous psychological study, participants were instructed by an authority figure to deliver a series of what they believed were increasingly powerful electric shocks to another person. The results showed that while nearly all participants administered shocks labeled 'slight to moderate,' the number of participants continuing dropped as the shocks were labeled 'intense' and 'extremely intense.' However, for those who administered the 'extremely intense' shocks (375 volts), the rate of obedience remained relatively stable up to the maximum 450-volt shock. What is the most accurate conclusion to draw from this specific pattern of results?