A Psychologist Who Is Discussing the Causes of Racism and Prejudice

question 266

Multiple Choice

A psychologist who is discussing the causes of racism and prejudice argues that these negative beliefs are caused primarily by people's needs to enhance their self-esteem and to feel good about themselves. This psychologist's explanation is most consistent with:

• A) the fundamental attribution error.
• B) realistic conflict theory.
• C) social identity theory.
• D) the self-serving bias.

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