Fiona Isn't Really Sure What to Believe About Indian Immigrants

question 117

Multiple Choice

Fiona isn't really sure what to believe about Indian immigrants to England, but she knows what her parents and friends think. Because she is concerned with being accepted by these important people in her life, Fiona adopts their beliefs and feelings about this out-group. This example best illustrates __________ as a source of prejudicial attitudes.

• A) informational conformity
• B) competition for scarce resources
• C) scapegoating
• D) normative conformity

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