Following 9/11, Some Outraged People Lashed Out at Innocent Arab-Americans

question 40

Multiple Choice

Following 9/11, some outraged people lashed out at innocent Arab-Americans. This venting of hostility can best be explained in terms of

• A) the mere exposure effect.
• B) the just-world phenomenon.
• C) the bystander effect.
• D) scapegoat theory.

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Definitions:

Informal Reasoning

The process of reasoning without strict adherence to formal rules and structures, often used in everyday problem-solving.

Formal Reasoning

The process of thinking in a logical and systematic manner, often associated with problem-solving and decision-making in structured contexts.

Restructuring

The act of changing the organization, operation, or structure of something to improve efficiency or outcome.

Mental Sets

A tendency to approach a problem in the same way that has worked in the past, which may make it harder to solve a problem.