Power of the confederates in variations of Milgram’s study?

• Milgram's investigation revealed that the physical presence and proximity of the authority figure significantly influenced levels of obedience among participants. When the experimenter was present in the same room as the participant, a high obedience rate of 65% was observed.
• However, when the experimenter was in a different room, obedience dropped drastically to 20.5%. This indicates that the location and visibility of the authority figure play a crucial role in determining whether individuals will comply with orders. 
• Another factor is group influence. The presence of obedient or disobedient peers can significantly sway an individual's decision to obey. For instance, when participants were surrounded by obedient confederates, the obedience rate soared to 92.5%
• Conversely, when participants were with disobedient confederates, only 10% complied, highlighting how social dynamics can impact individual behavior in the context of authority. 
• The results from Milgram's variations suggest that the behavior of confederates has a profound impact on obedience levels. When participants were accompanied by two obedient confederates, the obedience rate was remarkably high at 92.5%
• This indicates that the presence of compliant peers can reinforce the authority's commands, making it easier for individuals to follow orders. In contrast, when participants were with disobedient confederates, the obedience rate plummeted to 10%. This stark contrast emphasizes the power of social influence and peer behavior in determining whether individuals choose to obey authority figures.