A prison warden has instructed his prison guards to hose down the prisoners with icy cold water as punishment,despite the fact that this is likely illegal.When one of the guards protests,the warden informs the guards that he himself will take personal responsibility for any negative consequences.This will make the guards more likely to obey because it

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The warden taking personal responsibility for any negative consequences reduces the guards' stress about what they are doing, as they are now assured that they will not be held accountable for any potential legal or ethical consequences of their actions. This can make them more likely to follow the warden's instructions as they feel less pressure and responsibility.

A Prison Warden Has Instructed His Prison Guards to Hose