It is customary for executioners to wear hoods. By doing so, the individual assigned this status can remain detached from his or her role to avoid the negative aspects associated with it. This is called ________.
A) role distance
B) role merger
C) status inconsistency
D) status continuity

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Role distance refers to the psychological separation an individual creates between themselves and the role they are playing. Wearing a hood can be seen as a physical manifestation of this separation.

It Is Customary for Executioners to Wear Hoods