Which basis for conformity did Stanley Milgram's classic experiment investigate? Summarize its results.

Stanley Milgram's classic experiment investigated the basis for conformity in the context of obedience to authority figures. The experiment aimed to understand why people are willing to obey authority figures, even when it goes against their own moral beliefs.

The results of the experiment showed that the majority of participants were willing to administer what they believed to be painful electric shocks to another person when instructed to do so by an authority figure. This demonstrated the powerful influence of authority on individuals' behavior, even when it contradicts their own moral compass. The study highlighted the importance of understanding the impact of authority and social pressure on human behavior and the potential for individuals to act in ways that they may not have thought possible under the influence of authority.