It is not uncommon for cultures to dehumanize their enemies. What ...

[cherise1989]

It is not uncommon for cultures to dehumanize their enemies. What explains why, for example, a Vietnam veteran might dehumanize the Vietnamese or a Nazi might dehumanize the Jews?
 
  a. because they are very prejudiced
  b. because there is historical conflict between the groups
  c. to alleviate guilt for harming innocent people during the war
  d. to remain patriotic

Question 2

Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy once wrote, We do not love people so much for the good they have done us as for the good we have done them. This quote is most closely related to the concept of
 
  a. postdecision dissonance.
  b. self-verification.
  c. esteem enhancement.
  d. the Ben Franklin effect.

[patma1981]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D

[cherise1989]

Excellent

[ktidd]

Gracias!