People are most likely to obey orders ________.

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According to Milgram's obedience studies, people are more likely to obey orders when the person giving the order has a great amount of power or authority. This was demonstrated by the fact that participants were more likely to obey orders from someone who appeared to be a legitimate authority figure, such as a scientist in a lab coat or a person with a professional title. Factors such as proximity to the victim, supervision, and peer pressure were also important, but the most significant factor was the perceived power of the person giving the orders.

People Are Most Likely to Obey Orders ________