In 1972, a jet carrying a rugby team from Peru crashed high in the snow-covered Andes Mountains. Many of the players survived for over 2 months by eating the remains of those who died. Psychologists justified their cannibalism because that was the only way they could have survived so long without food. By what definition might their behavior best be classified?

A) statistical
B) subjective discomfort
C) maladaptive
D) situational context

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Muhammad Ammar · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  The behavior of the survivors can best be classified under situational context, as their actions, though normally considered unacceptable, were deemed necessary for survival in their extreme circumstances.

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