Suppose That You Wanted to Explain Why Fans at Sporting

question 3

Multiple Choice

Suppose that you wanted to explain why fans at sporting events degrade supporters of the opposing team. Which theoretical perspective is most relevant to this topic?

• A)expectations states theory
• B)relational theory
• C)social exchange theory
• D)social identity theory
• E)status characteristics theory

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