Research on the Intergroup Threat Theory of Prejudice Has Found

question 90

Multiple Choice

Research on the intergroup threat theory of prejudice has found that the relationship between realistic threat and prejudice is highest for

• A) members of high status groups.
• B) people low in social dominance orientation.
• C) members of low status groups.
• D) people high in optimal distinctiveness.

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