Moral Disengagement Flashcards
1
Q
Am I using the greater good as an excuse to do something wrong?
A
Moral justification
2
Q
Does my language sugar coat an ethically problematic act?
A
Euphemistic labeling
3
Q
Am I using false exaggerated comparisons to make my action seem less wrong?
A
Advantageous comparison
4
Q
Am I minimizing the effects of my action to feel better about it?
A
Distortion of consequences
5
Q
Am I denying the essential humanity of those whom my actions effect?
A
Dehumanization
6
Q
Am I blaming the actions of my superiors?
A
Displacement of responsibility
7
Q
Am I spreading the blame of my actions to others, or assuming others would also do what I’m doing?
A
Diffusion of responsibility
8
Q
Am I blaming the victims of my actions for what I have done?
A
Attribution of blame
