Although the leaders of two enemy nations admit to a buildup of their own military forces,each sees the other country's actions as unreasonable and motivated by evil intentions.This situation best illustrates
A) a social trap.
B) the mere exposure effect.
C) the reciprocity norm.
D) mirror-image perceptions.

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The scenario of both leaders perceiving the other's actions as unreasonable and driven by evil intentions indicates the presence of mirror-image perceptions, where each sees the other as a mirror reflection of themselves, with no rational explanation for the other's behavior. This can fuel mistrust and lead to further hostility and escalation.

Although the Leaders of Two Enemy Nations Admit to a Buildup