Which of the Following Tasks Was the Main Purpose of the Seminal

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following tasks was the main purpose of the seminal obedience experiment conducted by Stanley Milgram?

• A) Administering electric shocks to a helpless victim..
• B) Making determinations about the temperature of a bucket of water.
• C) Selecting colors to match a comparison sample.
• D) Forcing people to wear clothing that was either fashionable or outdated

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