Montel,a University Student,is on Academic Probation for Poor Grades

question 281

Multiple Choice

Montel,a university student,is on academic probation for poor grades.Ever since he received notice of his probation,Montel has become increasingly hostile toward racial minority students and staff on campus.His increasing hostility can best be explained in terms of

• A)the other-race effect.
• B)the just-world phenomenon.
• C)scapegoat theory.
• D)the blame-the-victim dynamic.

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Definitions:

Foreclosure

A legal process by which a lender attempts to recover the balance of a loan from a borrower who has stopped making payments by forcing the sale of the asset used as the collateral for the loan.

Mortgage

A legal agreement by which a bank or creditor lends money at interest in exchange for taking title of the debtor's property, with the condition that the conveyance of title becomes void upon the payment of the debt.

Innocent Misrepresentation

A false statement made by someone who believes it to be true, leading to a contractual agreement that can be voided.

Remedies

Legal means for enforcing a right or redressing a wrong, including monetary damages and specific performance.