Pete Has a Ph

question 24

Multiple Choice

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.

• A) interpersonal conflict
• B) frustration-aggression
• C) conformity
• D) hostility/aggression

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Definitions:

Sternberg's Theory

A psychological theory developed by Robert Sternberg that proposes a triangular model of love, comprising intimacy, passion, and commitment.

Components of Love

The different elements that contribute to the experience and expression of love, such as intimacy, passion, and commitment.

Social Forces

The societal elements, including institutions, norms, and cultural dynamics, that influence individuals' behaviors and interactions within a society.

Constrain our Choices

The limitations placed on decision-making by external factors such as societal norms, economic conditions, or legal restrictions.