The Asch experiment yielded different results when other researchers tried to replicate it decades later,but a recent replication of Milgram's experiment had virtually the same results.What important implications does Milgram's research have for contemporary society?
A) It demonstrates that the power of conformity can still lead to real-life instances of obedience such as Abu Ghraib and the telephone hoax at fast-food restaurants.
B) It demonstrates how people can avoid social influence that would lead to criminal actions.
C) It challenges the notion that authoritative figures have any real power over personal decisions.
D) It demonstrates that people who cave to social pressure have major character flaws, which helps employers avoid poor employees.

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Milgram's research demonstrates the power of obedience to authority and how it can lead to harmful acts such as those seen in real-life situations like Abu Ghraib and the fast-food restaurant hoax. This has important implications for contemporary society in terms of understanding how individuals can be influenced to engage in harmful or unethical behavior in the context of obedience to authority.

The Asch Experiment Yielded Different Results When Other Researchers Tried