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Teaching Here's Why Some People Are Willing to Challenge Bullying, Corruption, and Bad Behavior, Even at Personal Risk

Here's Why Some People Are Willing to Challenge Bullying, Corruption, and Bad Behavior, Even at Personal Risk

Some people are more likely to speak up about bad behavior or take action even when there is a lot of pressure to stay silent. Psychologists like me call people willing to defend their principles no matter what moral rebels. Moral rebels stand up for what they believe in even though they face potentially negative consequences like disapproval, ostracism, and career setbacks.

Catherine A. Sanderson, Poler Family Professor and Chair of Psychology, Amherst College
The Conversation

ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

Do you know a moral rebel?
STANDARDS:

DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE (DOK) LEVELS:

1,2,4
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