Which of the Following Is the Most Widely Held Theory

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most widely held theory of prejudice?

• A) The Global Personality Type theory, which attributes prejudice to the existence of a certain personality type manifesting traits that lead to racism.
• B) The Social Norm theory, in which social norms rather than individual motivation drive prejudice.
• C) The Frustration-Aggression-Displacement hypothesis, which attributes prejudice to frustrations in one's own life.
• D) The Rankism theory, in which abuse of rank and power is the underlying cause of all racism.

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Definitions:

Isolated Newborn Monkeys

Isolated newborn monkeys refers to subjects in scientific studies examining the effects of isolation from peers and mothers on the social and psychological development of primates.

Need For Contact

The intrinsic human requirement for social interaction and physical touch.

Aggression

Various activities that have the potential to inflict harm, either physically or mentally, on oneself, other individuals, or environmental entities.

Emotional Shock

A psychological condition resulting from a traumatic event, leading to feelings of numbness, distress, and overwhelming stress.