When someone dehumanizes a victim and successfully reduces dissonance in this way, this is likely to lead to
a. a continuation or escalation of cruelty.
b. a reduction of cruelty.
c. a total cessation of cruelty.
d. effort justification in the form of hate groups.
Answer: A
Psychology
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