As Described in the Textbook, Scapegoat Theory Is MOST Directly

question 110

Multiple Choice

As described in the textbook, scapegoat theory is MOST directly linked to ____.

• A)the representativeness heuristic
• B)anchoring and adjustment
• C)the self-serving bias
• D)the confirmation bias

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