1.Why is this explanation referred to as "gradual commitment""

This is because it means agreeing to do something gradually - in small steps.

2.Why is it also known as the "foot-in-the-door" technique"

This is because once you've gone along with a minor request; the request could be gradually increased, with agreement, as opposed to starting with a major request and being refused.

3.Why does the use of gradual commitment lead to obedience"

This is because once your obey the minor request, and the request gets increased it can lead to being fully obedient to all / most of the requests posed.

Buffers

1.What is a "buffer""

A buffer is a thing that protects us from the consequences of our actions.

2.What buffers were present in Milgram's experiment"

The fact that the participant and the confederate are in different rooms creates a buffer, the wall, this means that...