Vicky runs a dog-fighting ring out of her house. She justifies the harm that happens to the dogs by telling herself that dog fighting isn't cruel because dogs cannot think or feel emotions. This is an example of:
A) anthropodenial.
B) anthropomorphism.
C) stereotype threat.
D) tacit knowledge.

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Vicky's belief that dogs cannot think or feel emotions is an example of anthropodenial, which is the rejection of human-like qualities in animals. This belief is often used to justify the mistreatment of animals in various industries, including dog-fighting rings.

Vicky Runs a Dog-Fighting Ring Out of Her House