Which of the Following Statements Is True of Scapegoats

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of scapegoats?

• A) It is difficult to treat people from minorities as scapegoats because they have strong community ties.
• B) Scapegoating arises as a result of acculturation.
• C) In times of economic hardship, the dominant groups are the first to become scapegoats.
• D) Minorities are easy targets of scapegoating because they typically differ in physical appearance.
• E) Minorities usually strike back against scapegoating.

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