Milgram asked individuals to administer shocks to a fellow participant as part of a “learning” task. He found that people are

Milgram asked individuals to administer shocks to a fellow participant as part of a “learning” task. He found that people are

A) motivated to perform better when they are punished.
B) likely to deliver harmful shocks in order to release pent-up aggression.
C) likely to deliver painful shocks in obedience to authority.
D) not likely to follow the orders of an authority when this means harming another person.

Correct answer is option C. Explanation: Milgram asked individuals to administer shocks to a fellow participant as part of a “learning” task. He found that people are likely to deliver painful shocks in obedience to authority.