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What does a well-formed apology require?
What does a well-formed apology require?
- Acknowledgement of the fact of wrongdoing only
- Acknowledgement of the fact of wrongdoing and responsibility by the wrongdoer, as well as an expression of regret or remorse (correct)
- Acknowledgement of the responsibility by the wrongdoer only
- Expression of regret or remorse only
In what cases is it not possible for the wrongdoer to directly address the victim?
In what cases is it not possible for the wrongdoer to directly address the victim?
- When the victim is a family member of the wrongdoer
- When the victim is a survivor
- When the victim is a distant relative
- When the victim has passed away (correct)
What has become more common in recent decades, raising questions about the validity and significance of apologetic statements?
What has become more common in recent decades, raising questions about the validity and significance of apologetic statements?
- Indirect apologies made to families of survivors
- Private apologies made by individuals
- Official apologies delivered by state entities or corporations (correct)
- Apologetic statements made by representatives on behalf of groups