The Authors of Your Text Describe a Series of Horrible

question 145

Multiple Choice

The authors of your text describe a series of horrible telephone hoaxes that were done a few years ago in which a caller falsely identified himself as a police officer and had restaurant managers perform unnecessary strip searches and other degrading acts on subordinates.The fact that the managers he called actually did what he instructed them to do illustrates that people very readily

• A) give up personal freedoms in this post 9/11 world.
• B) follow their stereotypes.
• C) will obey someone they think is in authority.
• D) seek opportunities to exploit those with less power.

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Definitions:

Conscientiousness

A quality that shows someone's knack for organization, reliability, and a deep dedication to responsibilities.

Agreeableness

A personality trait characterized by warmth, kindness, and a cooperative attitude towards others.

Extreme Introversion

describes an individual with a very high preference for solitude and activities that do not involve social interaction.

Personality Inventory

A questionnaire designed to reveal aspects of an individual’s character or psychological makeup.