When politicians point out that their misdeeds are only miniscule when judged against their competitors,they are making use of:
A) the door-in-the-face technique
B) comparitors
C) bottom-up processing
D) top-down processing

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Politicians using comparisons to show that their misdeeds are relatively small compared to those of their competitors are making use of comparitors. They are attempting to mitigate their actions by highlighting that they are not as bad as what others are doing, thereby suggesting that their behavior is acceptable or at least excusable.

When Politicians Point Out That Their Misdeeds Are Only Miniscule