According to social-learning theory, when people use tactics of self-exoneration, they are likely to

A. justify aggression by appealing to higher values, free the victim of any blame, and dehumanize society.
B. justify aggression by appealing to higher values, blame the victim for what happened, and dehumanize the victims.
C. justify aggression by appealing for sympathy, free the victim for all blame, and dehumanize themselves.
D. justify aggression by appealing to higher values, blame society for what happened, and dehumanize law enforcement.


Answer: B

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