Asked by Cynthia Ocampo on Apr 29, 2024

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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.

Moral Exclusion

The process by which individuals or groups are perceived as outside the boundary within which moral values, rules, and considerations of fairness apply.

Agentic State

A psychological state where an individual sees themselves as an agent for carrying out another person's orders, often used to explain obedience to authority.

Morally Worthless

A term describing actions or entities that lack moral value or virtue, contributing nothing positive to ethical considerations.

  • Understand the function of categorization in developing and sustaining prejudice.
  • Comprehend the dynamics of psychological and social processes in intergroup disagreements.
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Edward KarminMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Studies of moral exclusion suggest that individuals or groups that commit extreme acts of violence against another group tend to view the outgroup as morally worthless and lacking in humanity. This mindset allows them to justify their harmful actions against the outgroup. It does not necessarily mean that they are inherently evil or incapable of independent action or moral decision-making.