Explaining Away Out-Group Members' Positive Behaviours and Attributing Negative Behaviours

question 87

Multiple Choice

Explaining away out-group members' positive behaviours and attributing negative behaviours to their dispositions is known as

• A)the scapegoat theory of prejudice.
• B)the just-world bias.
• C)Gause's Law.
• D)group-serving bias.

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Definitions:

Alternative Hypotheses

In hypothesis testing, the proposition that there exists an effect or difference when contrasted with the null hypothesis.

Genetic Mutation

A change in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene, which can lead to differences in protein production and can affect health and development.

Entomologist

A scientist who studies insects, including their biology, behavior, and impact on the environment.

Null Hypotheses

In statistical analysis, it is a statement proposing that no significant difference or effect exists in a certain condition or characteristic being studied.