Most people are likely to be surprised by the results of Milgram's initial obedience experiment because the

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Milgram's initial obedience experiment showed that the "teachers" were more obedient than most people would have predicted. Many participants were willing to administer what they believed were dangerous and potentially lethal electric shocks to another person simply because they were instructed to do so by an authority figure. This level of obedience was surprising to many people and raised questions about the power of authority and the ability of individuals to resist it.

Most People Are Likely to Be Surprised by the Results