As described in the text, social psychologists have tended to think about obedience as ____, but obedience ____.
A) almost always antisocial; can have prosocial or antisocial consequences
B) almost always antisocial; is always prosocial
C) almost always prosocial; can have prosocial or antisocial consequences
D) almost always prosocial; is always prosocial

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The text states that social psychologists have tended to think about obedience as almost always antisocial, but it goes on to explain that obedience can have prosocial or antisocial consequences. Choice B and D are incorrect because they suggest that obedience is always either antisocial or prosocial, which is not what the text says. Choice C is partially correct in that obedience can have prosocial consequences, but it is not always prosocial.

As Described in the Text, Social Psychologists Have Tended to Think