Question

exit ticket : identify the choice that best answers the question. 1. according to “the moral logic of survivor guilt,” which of the following is the best definition of survivor guilt? a. feeling responsible for a crime one committed when one had no choice b. feeling that others blame one for a crime committed by a friend if one could have stopped him or her c. feeling bad about living through a disaster or war when others did not d. feeling general regret for a comrade’s death, knowing one has done nothing wrong 2. according to the author of “the moral logic of survivor guilt,” which idea best helps explain survivor guilt? a. acting morally means doing good, not just avoiding wrong. b. moral character is expressed in feelings, not just actions. c. it is possible to make up for a crime, healing the past. d. it is wrong to feel regret for the bad outcome of an accident. 3. in “the moral logic of survivor guilt,” which of the following may be an important cause of survivor guilt? a. soldiers’ strong feelings of attachment to each other b. soldiers’ strong feelings of regret for accidents c. soldiers’ efforts to contact the family of a comrade d. soldiers’ duties to self, including self - forgiveness

Explanation:

1. Survivor guilt is the distress felt by those who have survived a disaster or war while others did not. Option C fits this definition.
2. The idea that moral character is expressed in feelings helps explain why survivors feel guilty as they have a moral - related emotional response. Option B is correct.
3. Strong feelings of attachment among soldiers can lead to survivor guilt when some soldiers survive and others don't. Option A is the likely cause.

Answer:

1. C. feeling bad about living through a disaster or war when others did not
2. B. Moral character is expressed in feelings, not just actions.
3. A. soldiers’ strong feelings of attachment to each other