On Which of the Following Statements About the Nature of Forgiveness

question 68

Multiple Choice

On which of the following statements about the nature of forgiveness do researchers most agree?

• A) Forgiveness cannot occur without first feeling anger.
• B) Transgressors get more value from forgiveness than do victims.
• C) Forgiveness is beneficial to people.
• D) Forgiveness is more common in collectivist cultures than in individualistic cultures.

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