The procedure in Milgram's obedience study resembles which technique of persuasion?

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The procedure in Milgram's obedience study resembles foot in the door technique of persuasion. In this technique, a small request is made at first, and once it is accepted, a larger and more demanding request is made. Similarly, in Milgram's study, the participants were asked to administer a small electric shock at first but were later asked to administer a stronger shock, which they might have refused if it was asked at the beginning. Thus, the gradual escalation of obedience in Milgram's study is similar to the foot in the door technique.

The Procedure in Milgram's Obedience Study Resembles Which Technique of Persuasion