The Milgram's obedience study, conducted by psychologist Stanley Milgram in the early 1960s, aimed to understand how far individuals would go in obeying authority figures. Participants were instructed to administer electric shocks to a learner for incorrect answers, with the shocks increasing in intensity. Despite hearing the learner's protests, many participants continued to administer shocks when prompted by the experimenter. The study revealed that a significant number of participants were willing to follow orders, even when it conflicted with their personal morals. This raised important ethical questions about the limits of obedience and the influence of authority on human behavior.