Jill blames a man for imagined wrongs that he has committed against her and views him in such a way that his human characteristics are de-emphasized. Both of these factors would best be considered as different types of self-justifications and make it more likely that Jill will ______________.
A)act aggressively
B)act altruistically
C)commit the fundamental attribution error
D)have prejudices

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Blaming someone for imagined wrongs and dehumanizing them are forms of self-justification that can lead to aggressive behavior, as they create a perceived justification for acting out against the individual.

Jill Blames a Man for Imagined Wrongs That He Has