According to Social-Learning Theory, When People Use Tactics of Self-Exoneration

question 12

Multiple Choice

According to social-learning theory, when people use tactics of self-exoneration, they are likely to

• A)justify aggression by appealing to higher values.
• B)blame the victim for what happened.
• C)dehumanize the victims.
• D)all of the above

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