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itsmyluck

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The authors of your text explain that some commentators believe the Bush administration was trying to deliberately deceive the American people about the nature of their intentions in the conflict in Iraq.
 
  However, the authors of your text suggest that it is likely that the
  a. media is to blame for this impression.
  b. Bush administration was falling subject to the FAE.
  c. members of the Bush administration were undergoing cognitive dissonance.
  d. American people underwent effort justification.

Question 2

According to the authors of your text, what is one way people can begin to learn from their mistakes?
 
  a. by adding new cognitions to justify their actions
  b. by changing their behavior in response to dissonance
  c. by recognizing the tendency to justify our actions
  d. by using denial and rationalization to cope with distress



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

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Answer: C





 

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