In Which of the Following Situations Is Forgiveness Most Likely

question 50

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations is forgiveness most likely to have negative consequences?

• A) Carter, who has forgiven his father for being neglectful.
• B) Jordan, who has forgiven the person who has killed her son.
• C) Michael, who has forgiven the tornado that flattened his home.
• D) Jennifer, who has forgiven her husband for abusing her.

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Definitions:

Harshness

The quality of being extremely strict or severe in conditions or treatment.

Perceptual Biases

Cognitive biases that result from the simplification of processing social realities, often leading to distorted interpretations.

Central Tendency

The tendency to assign most ratees to middle-range job performance categories.

Halo Effect

A cognitive bias where the perception of one positive trait influences the perception of other traits.