A Motivation to Have One's Group Be Dominant Over Other

question 137

Multiple Choice

A motivation to have one's group be dominant over other social groups is what social psychologists call

• A)prejudice.
• B)discrimination.
• C)unequal status.
• D)social dominance orientation.

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Definitions:

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