________ theory can be used to explain why participants will derogate victims after they have done those victims physical or psychological harm

a. Cognitive dissonance
b. Self-affirmation
c. Social learning
d. Psychoanalytic

Answer: A

Psychology

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a. companionate b. passion c. friendship d. communication

Psychology

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a. contingency training b. social learning c. biofeedback d. preparedness

Psychology