Which of the Following Was NOT a Factor That Contributed

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a factor that contributed to the abuse of prisoners at the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq?

• A)prejudice against and dehumanization of out-group members
• B)conformity to implied social roles
• C)the rule of reciprocity
• D)normative social influence

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Definitions:

Internal Attributions

Explanations for behavior or outcomes that are based on internal factors, such as personality traits or effort.

External Attributions

The process of assigning the cause of behavior to situational factors outside the individual, rather than to internal characteristics.

Self-serving Bias

A cognitive bias where individuals attribute positive outcomes to their own actions and negative outcomes to external factors.

Task Difficulty

The level of challenge associated with completing a particular task, which can vary based on skills, resources, and other factors.