An american soldier is captured and tortured by enemy forces. the enemy then releases a videotape of the soldier proclaiming a deep hatred for america. according to the discounting principle, americans who later view this videotape are likely to explain the soldier’s proclamations in terms of causes.

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Explanation: Discounting is a term used in Economics and Psychology, in Economics is about value, based on financial.  In Psychology, the Discounting Principle is about how people assign cause to a final result. Is a way to explain the choices that people make, and their reasons for that.

buildings

explanation:

they encountered severe weather for which they were poorly prepared.