Which of the following is the best statement of conclusion concerning Milgram's classic study involving the learner,teacher,and ostensible shock?
A) Under certain circumstances, people seem to enjoy the opportunity to be cruel to others.
B) People have a strong tendency to obey an authority even if their actions may harm others.
C) The more people there are who observe someone in need of help, the less likely any one is to help.
D) Aggression seems to be a more potent force in human nature than had previously been suspected.

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Milgram's study found that people have a strong tendency to obey an authority figure, even if it means harming another person. This was demonstrated by the fact that many participants in the study continued to administer shocks to the learner despite their protests and apparent pain, because they were instructed to do so by the experimenter. While the other options may reflect some of the findings from social psychology research, they are not the primary conclusion that can be drawn from Milgram's study.

Which of the Following Is the Best Statement of Conclusion