One implication discussed from Milgram's classic experiment is that:
A) it is important to follow the rules so that society has norms to guide it
B) obedience is important in training soldiers so that there can be a united force
C) many innocent people had been killed by Nazi soldiers because the soldiers said they were only following orders
D) standing up for freedom and liberty is important in our society

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Milgram's classic experiment was designed to study obedience to authority figures. One of the main implications of the experiment was that individuals are capable of committing harmful acts, even against their moral values, when instructed to do so by an authority figure. Milgram believed that this had implications for understanding the behavior of Nazi soldiers during the Holocaust, many of whom claimed they were simply following orders. Therefore, option C is the best fit as it discusses the behavior of Nazi soldiers following orders. The other options are not directly related to the implications of Milgram's experiment.

One Implication Discussed from Milgram's Classic Experiment Is That