The Idea That People Blame Their Problems and Misfortunes on Outgroups

question 172

Multiple Choice

The idea that people blame their problems and misfortunes on outgroups, and hold negative attitudes toward outgroups accordingly, is known as ____.

• A) aversive prejudice
• B) the confirmation bias
• C) scapegoat theory
• D) the self-serving bias

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Definitions:

Junk Bond

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