Mark obeyed the commands of his military unit officer to engage in destructive behavior that was sharply inconsistent with Mark's ethical values.The discomfort associated with Mark's awareness of the inconsistency between his values and his actions best illustrates

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Mark's discomfort in this situation is best explained by cognitive dissonance, which is the psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more inconsistent beliefs, attitudes or values. In this case, Mark's values are incompatible with his actions which creates a sense of dissonance or conflict in his mind.

Mark Obeyed the Commands of His Military Unit Officer to Engage