Scapegoat Theory Proposes That ____

question 155

Multiple Choice

Scapegoat theory proposes that ____.

• A) people are far more likely to take the credit when they encounter successes than they are to take the blame when they encounter failures
• B) people blame their problems and misfortunes on outgroups, and therefore hold negative attitudes toward those outgroups
• C) people attend more to information that supports their existing views than they do to information that disconfirms their existing views
• D) compared to positive stereotypes, negative stereotypes are more easily adopted and have greater staying power

Comprehend the foundation and application of intersectional theory to contemporary issues.

Recognize the role of family and socialization in the development of prejudice.

Gain knowledge of the historical policies on immigration and their impact on equitable treatment across groups.

Explain racialization and its current impact on specific groups.

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Definitions:

Furans

A class of heterocyclic organic compounds, consisting of a five-membered aromatic ring with four carbon atoms and one oxygen.

Oxiranes

Another term for epoxides, which are three-membered cyclic ethers known for their reactivity and usefulness in synthesizing other compounds.

Oxetanes

Four-membered cyclic ethers with the formula C3H6O, known for their role in organic synthesis, particularly in polymer formulations and drug discovery.

Pyrans

A class of heterocyclic organic compounds characterized by a six-membered ring containing one oxygen atom and five carbon atoms.