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According to the author, What makes good people do bad things?

From Monitor on Psychology (October, 2004) By Melissa Dittmann how can we explain the prison abuses at Abu Ghraib?

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In the article "What makes good people do bad things?" by Melissa Dittmann, the author discusses the situational forces that can influence otherwise good people to engage in immoral or unethical behavior. The author argues that these forces include group pressure, anonymity, and diffusion of responsibility, among others. Regarding the prison abuses at Abu Ghraib, the author suggests that a combination of these situational forces, along with the lack of training and accountability, may have contributed to the behavior of the soldiers involved. The author notes that while individuals must take responsibility for their actions, it is also important to understand the role that situational forces can play in shaping behavior.

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