Martin and Helen are discussing their options if they learned private

QUESTION

Martin and Helen are discussing their options if they learned private information about an unpopular coworker that would advance their careers at the colleague’s expense.

Martin says he might capitalize on the opportunity, but Helen says she wouldn’t under any circumstances. Helen may be exhibiting what kind of behavior?
A) some false bravado
B) self-righteousness
C) the holier-than-thou effect
D) corporate social responsibility
E) ethical relativity

ANSWER

Answer: C
Explanation: C) Under this effect, people overestimate their capacity for proper behavior until faced with an actual challenging situation.