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Question
It has been observed from Milgram's study on Obedience that majority of the subjects feel relieved of their responsibilities when asked to obey an authority.
Options
True
False
Solution
This statement is True.
Explanation:
Participants in the study reported feeling relieved when obeying authority figures orders, as it eliminated the need for difficult judgments or personal accountability for possibly damaging behaviors. The study found that participants exhibited high levels of obedience due to their experience of relief.
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