How Does Cognitive Dissonance Explain a Husband Beating Up His

How does cognitive dissonance explain a husband beating up his wife while he still sees himself as a decent human being?

A) It cannot explain these evil acts, which are punishable by law.
B) It explains that the husband learned this violence from his dad.
C) He convinces himself that his wife deserved the beating from her evil actions.
D) He knows when stress builds in his life, something has to give.