When someone dehumanizes a victim and successfully reduces dissonance in this way, this is likely to lead to __________.
A) a continuation or escalation of cruelty
B) a reduction of cruelty
C) a total cessation of cruelty
D) effort justification in the form of hate groups

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Dehumanizing a victim can create a psychological distance between the perpetrator and their actions, making further acts of cruelty easier to justify and carry out. This can lead to a continuation or escalation of cruelty.

When Someone Dehumanizes a Victim and Successfully Reduces Dissonance in This