Which of the Following Statements About the Causes of Intergroup

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the causes of intergroup competition is true?

• A) Ideological factors such as authoritarianism and social dominance orientation are not related to perceptions of intergroup competition.
• B) Intergroup competition can arise over economic resources but not cultural resources.
• C) The perception that resources are scarce can motivate intergroup competition even if that perception is not correct.
• D) Perceived scarcity of resources can lead to outgroup derogation but not to ingroup favoritism.

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Definitions:

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