Regarding Social Competition, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 71

Multiple Choice

Regarding social competition, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)In a 1991 survey, every major ethnic group in the United States rated itself as feeling inferior to other groups.
• B)When social competition occurs, groups tend to view themselves as better than their rivals.
• C)It is not necessary to degrade other groups in order to feel positive about one's own group identity.
• D)Each ethnic group has strengths that members of other groups could benefit from emulating, such as African Americans, Asian Americans, and Latinos have strong family networks that help buffer them from stresses.

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