Read "What makes good people do bad things?", by MELISSA DITTMANN
Which statement best supports Zimbardo’s belief that individuals aren’t inherently “good” or “evil”?
A. “‘Any of us can move across it... I argue that we all have the capacity for love and evil — to be Mother Theresa, to be Hitler or Saddam Hussein.’” ( Paragraph 3)
B. “In one condition, they overheard an assistant calling the other students ‘animals’ and in another condition, ‘nice.’” ( Paragraph 8)
C. “The same social psychological processes… that acted in the Stanford Prison Experiment were at play at Abu Ghraib, Zimbardo argued.” ( Paragraph 16)
D. “As such, the Abu Ghraib soldiers' mental state… may have further contributed to their ‘evil’ actions, he noted.” ( Paragraph 18)
Answer: A. “‘Any of us can move across it... I argue that we all have the capacity for love and evil — to be Mother Theresa, to be Hitler or Saddam Hussein.’” ( Paragraph 3)
Explanation:
Zimbardo posits that the distinction between good and evil is not fixed, suggesting no one is born strictly into either category. Rather, everyone has the potential to traverse this boundary, particularly when influenced by specific situations. For instance, the mindset of the soldiers, combined with insufficient oversight and accountability, was involved in the mistreatment of an Iraqi prisoner at Abu Ghraib.
Answer:
demeanor
Explanation:
The option for elimination could have been utilized.
But the context indicators and intentions aligned well.
Correct answer: B.
Although all options would be unsuitable in a professional letter, only option B contains language that reveals bias.
This sentence assumes the receptionist's gender as female, which is biased. A better way to write it would be: "I'll ask the receptionist to make an appointment." This phrasing avoids gender assumptions.
Answer:
A food service employee can safely defrost a bacon package using cold water or a microwave.
Explanation:
Defrosting bacon on the countertop or at room temperature is unsafe and may cause foodborne illness due to bacteria proliferation. The bacon should be kept in an unopened package placed in the sink while cold running water goes over it for around thirty minutes. It is essential to have running water, not just submerging the package.
Additionally, bacon can thaw in the microwave, but it must be watched carefully to prevent plastic from melting. Another method is refrigerating it, which is safe but takes longer to thaw.
Answer:
Bradford's narration between Lines 78-109 references the Bible, notably when he describes the pilgrims' challenging journey and their arrival at the "promised land," as well as when the apostle Paul aided in spreading Christianity.
Explanation:
In "Of Plymouth Plantation" by William Bradford, there is a frequent presence of biblical references, consistent with many Puritan writers who employed this literary device to highlight the significance of their messages, emphasizing divine involvement. His writings draw a robust connection between the events in the Pilgrims' lives and God's influence.
