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 _.

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Jill's de-emphasizing the man's human characteristics and blaming him for imagined wrongs are forms of dehumanization and rationalization, which can lead to aggressive behavior as they reduce empathy and justify hostility.

Jill Blames a Man for Imagined Wrongs That He Has