As Described in the Textbook, Scapegoat Theory Is Most Directly

question 121

Multiple Choice

As described in the textbook, scapegoat theory is most directly linked to ____.

• A) the representativeness heuristic
• B) anchoring and adjustment
• C) the self-serving bias
• D) the confirmation bias

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