Realistic Conflict Theory Originally Assumed That Prejudice Was Primarily Caused

question 179

Multiple Choice

Realistic conflict theory originally assumed that prejudice was primarily caused by an actual threat to one's personal welfare, but research indicates that it is more strongly triggered by _.

• A) stereotype threat
• B) attributional distortions
• C) social identity
• D) a perceived threat to one's in-group

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Definitions:

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an individual, firm, or country to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than competitors, underpinning the basis for trade.

World Price

The price of a good or service on the international market, shaped by the global forces of supply and demand.

Domestic Price

The cost of products or services in a country, affected by domestic demand and supply factors.

Tariff

A tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports, often used as a tool for trade policy.