A Possible Reason Why Authority Figures Can Be So Successful

question 65

Multiple Choice

A possible reason why authority figures can be so successful in getting obedience for horrific tasks is that they ________.

• A)encourage systematic processing
• B)encourage thoughtful consideration of their position
• C)try to engage in the process of ingratiation
• D)allow the obedient person to escalate their tasks very gradually
• E)put the obedient person's focus on considering whether he or she is doing something wrong

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