According to a study by Stanley Milgram, individuals will

A. typically resist the attitudes and behavior of their peers if such attitudes and behaviors are racist.
B. in most instances, disobey the commands of people viewed as legitimate authority figures if the behavior may harm another individual.
C. always conform to the attitudes and behaviors of their peers even if such attitudes and behaviors are racist.
D. obey the commands of people viewed as legitimate authority figures, even if the behavior may harm another individual.


Answer: D

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