A Possible Reason Why Authority Figures Can Be So Successful

Multiple Choice

A possible reason why authority figures can be so successful in getting obedience for horrific tasks is that they ________.

A) encourage systematic processing
B) encourage thoughtful consideration of their position
C) try to engage in the process of ingratiation
D) allow the obedient person to escalate their tasks very gradually
E) put the obedient person's focus on considering whether he or she is doing something wrong