Why Is Empathy Training a Good Antidote to Aggression

question 41

Multiple Choice

Why is empathy training a good antidote to aggression?

• A) Empathy makes it easier to think about the consequences we will experience as a result of our actions.
• B) Empathy makes it harder to derogate our victims.
• C) Empathy makes it easier to reduce cognitive dissonance.
• D) Empathy makes it harder to reduce cognitive dissonance.
• E) Empathy makes it harder to be self-aware.

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Definitions:

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Chlorpromazine

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A mental disorder characterized by distorted thinking, perceptions, emotions, and behaviors.

Positive Symptoms

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