The Claim That Defining Members of Some Minority as Inferior

question 69

Multiple Choice

The claim that defining members of some minority as inferior will make them inferior is one application of

• A)social distance research.
• B)the iron law of oligarchy.
• C)the Thomas Theorem.
• D)authoritarian personality theory.

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Definitions:

Terror Management Theory

A psychological perspective proposing that human behavior is largely motivated by the fear of death, leading individuals to seek symbolic or literal immortality through their beliefs and actions.

Infrahumanization

The perception that outgroup members lack qualities viewed as unique to human beings, such as language, rational intelligence, and complex social emotions.

Dehumanization

The psychological process of demonizing or denying the humanity of others, making it easier to justify violence or discrimination against them.

Objectification

The treatment of a person, typically a woman, as a thing, disregarding their personality or dignity.