In a Carefully Controlled Experiment, a Doctor Orders a Nurse

Multiple Choice

In a carefully controlled experiment, a doctor orders a nurse to administer 50 mg of a drug to a patient. The nurse knows that the recommended dose is 20 mg and the maximum allowed dose is 40 mg. In one condition, the doctor gives the nurse the order by telephone. According to research by Milgram, approximately what percentage of nurses receiving the order by phone will comply with the 50 mg order?

A) 1%
B) 20%
C) 50%
D) 95%