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Author Eliot Aronson (2000) suggests that the Columbine massacre was not simply a product of deviant individuals. Although certainly not excusing this behavior,
 
  he points to the role of ________ as a significant factor in the recent spate of school shootings.
  a. the increase in violence on television
  b. a school atmosphere of exclusion and mockery
  c. the information on weaponry easily available over the internet
  d. an increase in school testing and consequent frustration

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According to balance theory, which of the following best explains why one only has to be liked, not an expert, in order to be convincing?
 
  A) Experts are usually not convincing because they talk in an incomprehensible language.
  B) Experts are usually not convincing because they are not seen as trustworthy.
  C) People tend to agree with those whom they like in order to preserve cognitive consistency.
  D) People tend to undermine the expertise of those whom they like.


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nikmaaacs

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
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