If an Executioner Were to Be Questioned About How He

question 181

Multiple Choice

If an executioner were to be questioned about how he could live with himself after taking someone's life, one likely response (according to the authors of your text) is

• A) "The guilt is killing me!"
• B) "I love my job; I get to legally hurt people."
• C) "I'm just following orders."
• D) "I am a sociopath anyway."

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Definitions:

Psychological Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by significant disturbances in an individual's thoughts, emotions, or behavior.

Natural Selection

A process by which species evolve over time as individuals with traits better suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.

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The ability of an organism to continue existing and reproducing under changing environmental conditions.

Traits

Enduring characteristics or qualities that define an individual's personality.