_____ Theories Attribute the Plight of Certain Minorities to Prejudiced

question 17

Multiple Choice

_____ theories attribute the plight of certain minorities to prejudiced attitudes held by members of the society's dominant group.

• A) Insufficiency
• B) Deficiency
• C) Bias
• D) Structural discrimination

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Definitions:

Rationalization

An attempt to logically justify one's behavior or feelings with plausible explanations, often to conceal the true reasons.

Repression

Keeping the unconscious from consciousness by pushing it away.

Moving Against

Gaining control in a competitive world through exploitativeness and aggressiveness.

Moving Toward

Connecting with others as a way of dealing with anxiety.