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Pete has a Ph.D. in the performing arts, but he has been working at odd jobs for years to barely survive. He has had little success as an actor and resents the fact that success has eluded him. He blames his failure on the fact that he is a heterosexual in what he believes is a homosexual-dominated business. His resentment has blossomed into a full-blown hatred of homosexuals. The development of Pete's prejudice is best explained by the ________ theory of prejudice.


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Learning Disabilities

Refers to a variety of disorders that affect the acquisition, retention, understanding, or use of verbal or non-verbal information.

Social Class

A division of a society based on social and economic status.

Job Requirements

Specifications and skills required for a specific position or occupation.

Hegemonic Domain

The dominance of a particular social group or ideology over others, influencing cultural and societal norms and values.

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