A commanding officer gives a soldier an order that he knows the soldier would rather not obey. According to the findings of the Milgram obedience experiments, what should the officer do to increase the likelihood of obedience?

A. accompany the order with a threat
B. leave the soldier alone, to obey the order without losing face
C. stay in the presence of the soldier until the order has been obeyed
D. give the order in a friendly way


Answer: C

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