The results of Milgram's obedience studies and of studies of the inhumane acts of Nazi and American soldiers in war indicate that

A. most normal people would not have acted this way under similar conditions.
B. most people assume full responsibility for their actions.
C. this type of obedience no longer occurs today; it is clearly a thing of the past.
D. most people do what authorities tell them to do, even when they have doubts.


Answer: D

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