The "Banality of Evil" Refers to the Idea That

question 2

Multiple Choice

The "banality of evil" refers to the idea that

• A)the personality of "evil" people is often socially constructed as devious rather than boring.
• B)perfectly normal citizens who follow orders blindly are responsible for most wickedness in the world.
• C)evil became so commonplace during certain historical periods (e.g. ,Holocaust)that it was not unexpected.
• D)obedience is always associated with evil intent whereas conformity only involves fitting in to belong.

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