Execution Teams Who Work at Prisons Tend to Deny Personal

question 32

Multiple Choice

Execution teams who work at prisons tend to deny personal responsibility for the executions and state that they are just following orders.Such justifications for taking a human life illustrate that when people obey authority

• A)they can internally justify their actions.
• B)they can externally justify their actions.
• C)they can control the situation psychologically.
• D)they can influence others to do so as well.

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Definitions:

Double Approach/Avoidance

A psychological conflict characterized by being drawn to and repelled by the same goal or option, which has both positive and negative aspects.

Defensive Coping

A coping mechanism that involves denying or avoiding reality to protect oneself from being psychologically harmed.

Direct Coping

Involves confronting stressors head-on using problem-solving techniques and action-oriented strategies.

Indirect Coping

Strategies used to deal with stress or problems through means other than directly confronting or addressing the issue, possibly including avoidance or seeking support from others.