The purpose of Milgram's study on obedience was to find out how many people would obey an authority figure when directly ordered to violate their own ethical standards.

Milgram's Study

A landmark psychological experiment conducted by Stanley Milgram which demonstrated people's willingness to obey authority, even to the extent of causing harm to others.

Obedience

The act of following orders or guidelines set by others, often studied in psychology as a facet of social influence.