The deactivation processes where, when faced with potential behavior counter to his or her own personal standards, a person may choose to deactivate the standard and still participate in the behavior is known as
A)Dehumanization
B)Moral disengagement
C)Moral justification
D)Advantageous comparison
E)None of the above

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The deactivation processes described refer to the concept of moral disengagement, whereby individuals justify or rationalize their behavior by deactivating their moral standards or conscience. Option A, dehumanization, refers to the process of perceiving others as inferior or less human, and is not directly related to deactivating personal standards. Option C, moral justification, refers to the process of redefining morally questionable or unethical behavior as acceptable, whereas deactivation refers to the abandonment or suppression of personal standards altogether. Option D, advantageous comparison, refers to the process of comparing one's behavior to that of others who may be engaging in more extreme or reprehensible behavior, to make one's behavior seem less objectionable. While this process may be related to moral disengagement, it is not the same as deactivating personal standards. Therefore, the correct answer is B) Moral disengagement.

The Deactivation Processes Where, When Faced with Potential Behavior Counter