Results from Milgram's Study, in Which Participants Were Led to Believe

question 82

Multiple Choice

Results from Milgram's study, in which participants were led to believe that they were being asked to shock another person at lethal levels, suggest that people __________.

• A) are generally rather sadistic
• B) have strong aggressive impulses, as Freud suggested
• C) will obey authority, even when perhaps they shouldn't
• D) are willing to do just about anything for a buck

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Definitions:

Profits

The financial return that exceeds the input costs associated with generating revenue, a fundamental measure of the success and viability of a business venture.

Franchise Fee

An upfront payment made by a franchisee to a franchisor for the rights to use the franchisor's brand and business model.

Shirking

The act of avoiding work or responsibilities, often covertly, within an employment context.

Franchising

A business model allowing individuals or entities to operate a business under the name and system of an established brand in exchange for a fee and ongoing royalties.