A Psychologist Who Is Discussing the Causes of Racism and Prejudice

question 375

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)social identity theory
• C)the self-serving bias
• D)realistic conflict theory
• E)self-fulfilling prophecy

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Definitions:

Social Phenomena

Events, behaviors, or patterns that are observable within society and arise from the collective actions of individuals and groups.

Core Concerns

Essential issues or fundamental matters that are of central importance to a situation, problem, or person's well-being.

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Closest Object

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