Although the Leaders of Two Enemy Nations Admit to a Buildup

question 79

Multiple Choice

Although the leaders of two enemy nations admit to a buildup of their own military forces,each sees the other country's actions as unreasonable and motivated by evil intentions.This situation best illustrates

• A) a social trap.
• B) the mere exposure effect.
• C) the reciprocity norm.
• D) mirror-image perceptions.

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