Apentix/AP Psychology/Unit 9: Social Psychology/Question
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Milgram's obedience experiments demonstrated that:

A.Most people will refuse to harm others regardless of authority
B.Only mentally ill individuals obey harmful commands
C.Ordinary people can be induced to inflict harm when instructed by authority
D.Obedience is rare in modern societies

Explanation

Core Concept

Milgram found that approximately 65% of participants administered what they believed were dangerous electric shocks when instructed by an authority figure, demonstrating the powerful influence of obedience to authority.

Correct Answer

COrdinary people can be induced to inflict harm when instructed by authority

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