Which of the following conclusions regarding the results from obedience studies is most accurate?
A)Contrary to popular beliefs, most people are followers who are inherently obedient.
B)Contrary to popular beliefs, most people appear to be very apathetic and cruel.
C)Obedience behaviour appears to be more a product of situational factors than of personal characteristics.
D)Obedience behaviour appears to be more a product of personal characteristics than of situational factors.

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Obedience studies, notably those by Stanley Milgram, have shown that obedience to authority figures is influenced more by the situation and context in which individuals find themselves than by their inherent personality traits. This suggests that under certain conditions, many people may comply with orders, even if they go against their personal morals or beliefs.

Which of the Following Conclusions Regarding the Results from Obedience