Technological advances such as long-range missiles mean that countries can inflict harm on each other from great distances.Research conducted by ________ suggests that these advances make it considerably ________ likely that people will be willing to inflict harm.

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The use of the word "considerably" suggests a significant increase in likelihood, which is consistent with Milgram's research on obedience to authority and willingness to harm others. Asch's research focused more on conformity and group influence, which may not be directly applicable to this situation. Additionally, the use of long-range missiles would likely increase feelings of remoteness and detachment from the harm inflicted, which has also been studied by Milgram in his famous obedience experiments.

Technological Advances Such as Long-Range Missiles Mean That Countries Can