Studies of moral exclusion indicate that groups that commit extreme acts of violence against another group
a. are inherently evil people, like the Nazis.
b. believe that the outgroup is evil and morally worthless.
c. are in an agentic state where independent action is impossible.
d. are no longer acting on their own morals and instead follow the group’s morals.
b. believe that the outgroup is evil and morally worthless.
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a. "Ritual burying" b. The "final meal" c. The "magic touch" d. A "farewell handshake"
People who use problem solving:
a. are more likely to deal effectively with stress. b. are not successful if they are depressed. c. have more willpower d. don't make mistakes
According to Thorndike's law of effect, behaviors that are reinforced are likely to be repeated and behaviors that are punished are likely to be discontinued
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
In one study, 8- to 10-year-olds judged the moral implications of flag burning. Which of the following was a judgment the children made?
A) They stated that private flag burning is worse than public flag burning. B) They stated that burning a flag to start a cooking fire was worse than burning it accidentally. C) They agreed that it was never acceptable to burn a flag, even in a country that treated its citizens unfairly. D) They stated that burning a flag was no different than burning other household items.