According to the Realistic Conflict Theory, Prejudice Develops Because

question 213

Multiple Choice

According to the realistic conflict theory, prejudice develops because

• A) human genes are programmed to compete with persons to whom we are not biologically related.
• B) individuals model the prejudice exhibited by family members and friends.
• C) realistic trait differences among ethnic groups are devalued rather than appreciated.
• D) of competition over scarce resources.

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