A hired killer refers to murdering another person as a "contract" or a "hit".This is an example of Bandura's disengagement technique of
A)palliative comparison.
B)moral justification.
C)euphemistic labels.
D)diffusing responsibility.

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Euphemistic labels refer to using vague or mild terms to describe an unpleasant or negative action, which is precisely what a hired killer is doing when they refer to murder as a "contract" or a "hit". This is a way of avoiding the harsh reality of what they are doing and distancing themselves from the moral implications of their actions.

A Hired Killer Refers to Murdering Another Person as a "Contract