Realistic Conflict Theory Originally Assumed That Prejudice Was Primarily Caused

question 495

Multiple Choice

Realistic conflict theory originally assumed that prejudice was primarily caused by ___________, but research indicates that it is most strongly triggered by _________________.

• A)an actual threat to one's personal welfare; a perceived threat to one's in-group
• B)stereotype threat; an actual threat to one's personal welfare
• C)a perceived threat to one's in-group; an actual threat to one's personal welfare
• D)stereotype threat; a perceived threat to one's in-group

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Definitions:

Enslaved People

Individuals forced into servitude without personal freedom or rights.

Racial

Relating to the categorization of humans into groups based on physical traits, ancestry, genetics, or social relations.

Ethnic Backgrounds

Refers to an individual's cultural heritage, including the customs, traditions, and values inherited from one's forebears based on ethnicity.

Socioeconomic Backgrounds

The social and economic circumstances in which individuals are raised, which often influence their future opportunities, attitudes, and behaviors.