Participants Were Asked to Pick Up a Paper Bag by Either

Multiple Choice

Participants were asked to pick up a paper bag by either an individual dressed in a security guard's uniform or in plain clothes. How did clothing influence compliance rates in this study?

A) Ninety-two percent of the sample complied to the request by the security guard whereas 42 percent of the sample complied to the request by the individual in plain clothes.
B) Forty-two percent complied when the request was made by the security guard compared to 92 percent of the sample who complied when the request was made by the person in plain clothes.
C) Regardless of the clothing condition, individuals were resistant to picking up the paper bag.
D) Regardless of the clothing condition, individuals were equally likely to pick up the paper bag.