Regarding Obedience,which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 62

Multiple Choice

Regarding obedience,which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) When directions come from an authority, people rationalize that they are not personally responsible for their actions.
• B) Instances of "sanctioned massacres" have been carried out by obedient soldiers of Nazi Germany, of Iraq, and in several countries in Africa.
• C) Truly inhumane acts do not result from "just following orders," but occur due to character flaws and heartless psychopathic behavior.
• D) In order to keep their jobs, many people obey orders to do things that they know are dishonest, unethical, or harmful.

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