I believe the answer is C.
Sorry if I am wrong
Answer:
b. rationalizing.
Explanation:
Scott's behavior and thoughts are examples of <em>rationalizing </em>in the face of cognitive dissonance. Cognitive dissonance comes from conflicting beliefs and behaviors which produce mental discomfort. When Scott, who is diabetic, eats sugar he feels uncomfortable. He has to find a reason why eating sugar is healthier for him than saccharine. Finding a reasonable argument for doing what he really wants to do is rationalizing.
The first sentence are explaining how the colonists enduring pain and misery under the British rule, and how the founding fathers are trying to make a government where this cannot happen again. The next sentence is explaining more in depth of what life was like under the British empire's rule. The last sentence is about how they are claiming independence.
Answer:
Mythology in Athens. Ancient Greeks believed that gods and divinities were controlling nature and guiding their lives. There was a mistake. Every lord and goddess dominated some facets of existence and had certain artefacts or creatures. Ancient Greeks used ceremonies to appease them in order to praise their gods and goddesses and to guarantee their good fortune.
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