Which of the Following Best Exemplifies the Practice of Scapegoating

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best exemplifies the practice of scapegoating?

• A)Karl discriminates against African American employees.
• B)Rex passes lewd comments about his female colleagues.
• C)Tina believes that that her ethnic group is superior to other ethnic groups.
• D)Carl unfairly blames his team members for his failure to meet the deadline.

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Definitions:

Horn-Rimmed Glasses

Eyeglasses with frames made from horn or a material designed to simulate horn, often associated with a retro or intellectual look.

Conjunction Fallacy

A reasoning error where it's believed that particular scenarios are more likely than a broad, general situation.

Representativeness Heuristic

A cognitive shortcut that involves making judgments based on how much one event resembles another event, often leading to bias in decision-making.

Occupation

A person's job or profession, often defining a large part of their identity and socioeconomic status.