In Her Review of Fatalism Studies, Danielle Blazek Discovered That

question 14

Multiple Choice

In her review of fatalism studies, Danielle Blazek discovered that _______________.

• A) researchers agreed on the definition of fatalism but disagreed on the best way to measure it
• B) researchers agreed on the measurement of fatalism but disagreed on the best way to define it
• C) national fatalism scores were higher in Southern Europe than in Northern Europe
• D) studies of group differences and regional differences produced inconsistent results

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Definitions:

Banality of Evil

A concept introduced by Hannah Arendt, suggesting that ordinary people can commit atrocious acts simply by following orders and conforming to what is considered normal behavior in their society.

Hannah Arendt

A political theorist known for her work on the nature of power, authority, and totalitarianism, as well as her analysis of the banality of evil.

Adolf Eichmann

A high-ranking Nazi official who played a major role in the logistics of the Holocaust, responsible for facilitating and managing the mass deportation of Jews to ghettos and extermination camps.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personality traits and underestimate situational factors when explaining someone else's behavior.