When Asked to Administer Potentially Harmful Shocks to Other People

Multiple Choice

When asked to administer potentially harmful shocks to other people in a research setting, most people will

A) only administer very weak shocks; they refuse to give stronger shocks.
B) refuse to administer any type of shocks; they will quit the research project.
C) give whatever strength of electric shock they are asked to, regardless of the risk to another person.
D) call the authorities and report the person telling them to shock another person.