The Realistic Conflict Theory Would Predict That the Amount of Prejudice

question 169

Multiple Choice

The realistic conflict theory would predict that the amount of prejudice would

• A) increase during an economic recession
• B) increase during times of economic prosperity.
• C) decrease during an economic recession.
• D) be unaffected by a culture's economy.

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