Dehumanizing an enemy (e.g., referring to Germans as "Krauts" or Japanese as "Nips" or "Japs" during World War II) can contribute to further aggression and even wartime atrocities by
A) increasing frustration.
B) reducing our ability to empathize.
C) increasing cognitive dissonance.
D) not allowing for a proper cathartic outlet.
E) increasing inhibitions.
B) reducing our ability to empathize.
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