Which of the following was a goal of Milgram's obedience research?
a. to identify the abnormal personality characteristics associated with sadistic behavior
b. to justify and exonerate the behaviors linked to genocide and other inhuman acts
c. to better understand the social forces that contribute to destructive and immoral behavior
d. to identify cultural differences in aggression
Answer: C
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