Which of the Following Defensive Behaviors Involves Developing Explanations That

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following defensive behaviors involves developing explanations that lessen one's responsibility for a negative outcome and apologizing to demonstrate remorse?

• A) scapegoating
• B) misrepresenting
• C) justifying
• D) overconfirming
• E) stretching

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Definitions:

PACs

Political Action Committees, organizations that collect funds to donate to election campaigns of candidates, political parties, or legislation they support.

Conservative Laws

Legislation that adheres to traditional values and viewpoints, usually emphasizing restraint in social and political change and preserving existing conditions.

Socially Organized

The arrangement and cooperation of individuals and groups in societies that results in a structured and functioning community.

Interstate Warfare

Conflict or war that takes place between two or more sovereign states.