Regarding Obedience, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 426

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 in Nazi Germany, in 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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