Milgram stated that participants obeyed due to various factors, such as:
- Took place in a prestigious university.
- Participants believed it was for a worthy purpose.
- Teacher believed that the 'learner' had volunteered.
- Equal chance of being selected as either teacher or learner.
Individuals will obey authority figures even when they know that what they are doing is morally wrong.
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