Stanley Milgram was really investigating _____ in his classic teacher-learner shock study.

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Milgram's study was specifically designed to investigate the extent to which people would obey authority, even if it meant inflicting harm on another person. The study was not focused on punishment or reinforcement as much as it was on obedience. Therefore, options A and B are not the best choices. Option D includes all options, but C is the most accurate single choice.

Stanley Milgram Was Really Investigating _____ in His Classic Teacher-Learner