A Psychologist Who Is Discussing the Causes of Racism and Prejudice

question 579

Multiple Choice

A psychologist who is discussing the causes of racism and prejudice argues that these negative beliefs are caused primarily by people's needs to enhance their self-esteem and to feel good about themselves. This psychologist's explanation is most consistent with

• A)the fundamental attribution error
• B)social identity theory
• C)the self-serving bias
• D)realistic conflict theory

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