In 2003, American and British Leaders Justified Attacking Iraq Not

question 21

Multiple Choice

In 2003, American and British leaders justified attacking Iraq not as a hostile effort to kill Iraqis but as an act of liberation and of self-defense against presumed weapons of mass destruction. Social psychologists would consider this an example of _____ aggression.

• A) manipulative
• B) duplicitous
• C) hostile
• D) instrumental

---

Definitions:

Lawful

pertains to that which is in accordance with the law; legal and legitimate.

ABC Construction

Implies a generic name for a construction company and does not denote any particular entity unless specifically referenced.

XYZ Subcontractor

A generic term for a secondary contractor hired by the main contractor to perform specific tasks or duties in a larger project.

Mining Company

A business enterprise involved in the extraction of minerals, metals, or other geological materials from the earth's surface or subsurface.