Disparaging an Innocent Victim Leads an Aggressor to Justify Further

Multiple Choice

Disparaging an innocent victim leads an aggressor to justify further hurtful behaviour.Research studies show that this pattern occurs especially when the aggressor

A) identifies with the victim as similar to himself or herself.
B) engages in verbal but not physical aggression.
C) is coerced into the attack by threats from superiors.
D) is coaxed but not threatened or coerced into aggression.