Which theory suggests that prejudice arises from competition between groups for scarce resources? Realistic conflict theory Social identity theory Contact hypothesis Attribution theory

Realistic conflict theory originally assumed that prejudice was primarily caused by an actual threat to one's personal welfare, but research indicates that it is more strongly triggered by ________________. Question 21Answera.a perceived threat to one's in-groupcross outb.stereotype threatcross outc.social identitycross outd.attributional distortions

According to research in social psychology, which factor tends to increase the likelihood of positive intergroup relations and decrease prejudice? Competition Contact under equal status conditions Stereotyping Prejudice reduction programs

Which theory of prejudice claims that minorities are often blamed for the troubles of others because they are “safe targets”?A.authoritarian personality theoryB.culture theoryC.scapegoat theoryD.conflict theory

What explains the circumstances in which prejudiced people might act on their prejudices?Prejudice attraction theorySocial identity theoryJustification-suppression modelNegative attraction theory

What is the real source of racism according to conflict theory?Group of answer choicesthe need for social equality for capitalism to functionthe people who attempt to live as if they were members of a different racial groupthe struggle between groups over power and controlthe desire for assimilation of minority groups into majority groups