While Studies on Obedience Have Demonstrated That Some Humans Have

question 65

Multiple Choice

While studies on obedience have demonstrated that some humans have the capacity for evil,they also have shown that resisting obedience and conformity can result in ______________,as shown by the French villagers who sheltered Jews during the Holocaust.

• A)acts of heroism
• B)further evil
• C)moral corruption
• D)oppositional acceptance

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Definitions:

Festinger

Leon Festinger was a social psychologist known for the theory of cognitive dissonance, which describes the discomfort felt when holding conflicting beliefs or values.

Communicator

A person or device that conveys information or facilitates communication between parties.

Similarity

The state of being alike or sharing common features.

Credibility

The quality of being trusted and believed in, often assessed in sources of information or individuals presenting arguments.