Which of the following tasks was the main purpose of the seminal obedience experiment conducted by Stanley Milgram?

a. Administering electric shocks to a helpless victim..
b. Making determinations about the temperature of a bucket of water.
c. Selecting colors to match a comparison sample.
d. Forcing people to wear clothing that was either fashionable or outdated


Answer: A

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