Regarding obedience, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. When directions come from an authority, people rationalize that they are not personally responsible for their actions.
b. Instances of "sanctioned massacres" have been carried out by obedient soldiers in Nazi Germany, in Iraq,
and in several countries in Africa.
c. Truly inhumane acts do not result from "just following orders," but occur due to character flaws and
heartless psychopathic behavior.
d. In order to keep their jobs, many people obey orders to do things that they know are dishonest, unethical, or harmful.
ANSWER: c
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