Prejudice Against Particular Groups Provides a Mental and Emotional Shortcut

question 106

Multiple Choice

Prejudice against particular groups provides a mental and emotional shortcut that allows us to maintain a positive view of our self and our ingroups. This is the application of which theory

• A) scapegoat theory
• B) realistic conflict theory
• C) frustration-aggression theory
• D) social identity theory

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