According to Cognitive Dissonance Theory, Soldiers May Reduce Their Guilt

question 150

Multiple Choice

According to cognitive dissonance theory, soldiers may reduce their guilt about killing innocent civilians during wartime by __________.

• A) dehumanizing their victims
• B) killing more enemy soldiers
• C) going into therapy
• D) telling themselves that the war is almost over

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