A social psychologist has been invited to give a community lecture on the importance of Milgram's research. He asks a social psychology class for suggested titles. Which of the following titles might they suggest as the most appropriate?
A) "Obedience and Aggression Are Inborn"
B) "Do Not Underestimate the Power of Perceived Authority"
C) "Training in Ethics Can Overcome the Pull of Obedience"
D) "Make a Small Request First and the World Can Be Yours"
Answer: B
Rationale: Milgram found that the perceived authority of the experimenter in his famous studies was a key factor in why participants agreed to continue shocking the learner, even if they did not want to continue. When Milgram preformed manipulations to weaken the perceived authority of the experimenter, the rate of compliance decreased.
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