In Intergroup Aggression, a Step Leading to Scapegoating Is

question 25

Multiple Choice

In intergroup aggression, a step leading to scapegoating is:

• A) authoritarian personality.
• B) displacement.
• C) relative deprivation.
• D) dogmatism.

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Definitions:

Sensory Deprivation

Sensory deprivation is the intentional reduction or removal of stimuli from one or more of the senses, which can lead to unique cognitive and perceptual experiences.

Visual Hallucinations

Perceptions of seeing something that is not present in reality, often occurring in conditions affecting the brain such as schizophrenia or Parkinson's disease.

Signal Detection Theory

A means to quantify the ability to discern between information-bearing patterns and random patterns that distract from the information.

Response Bias

A wide range of cognitive biases that influence the responses of participants away from an accurate or truthful response.