The result of Milgram’s (1963) study imply that:

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Amany people will obey an authority figure even if innocent people get hurt

Bmost people are willing to give obviously wrong answers when ordered to do so

Cmost people sick to their own judgment, even when group members unanimously disagree

Din the real world, most people will refuse to follow orders to inflict harm on a stranger

Correct answer

A. many people will obey an authority figure even if innocent people get hurt

Explanation

The correct answer is many people will obey an authority figure even if innocent people get hurt.

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