In a 1982 Study by Gamson and Colleagues, Participants Met

Multiple Choice

In a 1982 study by Gamson and colleagues, participants met in groups to take part in a study of ""community standards"" arranged by an organization called the Manufacturer's Human Relations Consultants, Inc. (MHRC) When the consultant for MHRC asked the participants to behave in ways that were unfair, the majority of them refused. What could explain the low levels of obedience in this study?

A) The consultant was using reverse psychology on the participants.
B) The participants engaged in a great deal of superficial thought.
C) The participants formed a consensus against compliance.
D) The consultant was perceived to be a legitimate authority figure.