The "Banality of Evil" Means That

question 98

Multiple Choice

The "banality of evil" means that:

• A) weak governments become stronger by emphasizing the evilness of other nations.
• B) evil acts are committed by evil people.
• C) evil is commonplace, occurring in most societies and nations.
• D) all people possess inner aggressive drives.

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Definitions:

Sensorimotor

Pertaining to the combined processes of sensory perception and motor action.

Preoperational

A stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children from ages 2 to 7 engage in symbolic play and struggle with logic and taking the perspective of others.

Nonstage Theories

Cognitive development theories that argue against the idea of distinct, universal stages of cognitive growth, suggesting instead that development is a more continuous and fluid process.

Gradual Acquisition

The slow and steady process of learning or obtaining knowledge or skills over time.