Maria is a new girl at the high school who tries out for the cheerleading team. She is so good that she is made head of the squad. Maxie, the co-cheerleader who thought she was a shoo-in for head this year, starts spreading rumors about Maria and accuses her of sleeping with the quarterback of the team, whose mother happens to be the cheerleading squad advisor. Soon the rest of the class starts
whispering about Maria behind her back and excluding her from activities in and out of the classroom. What cause of prejudice is Maxie illustrating?
a. Scapegoating
b. Uncertainty leading to stereotypes
c. Frustration leading to aggression
d. Threat to self-esteem
D Correct Answer: Threat to self-esteem
Feedback for Correct Answer: If members of an inferior group become successful, their achievements threaten those whose self-esteem are based on feelings of group superiority and unconsciously transform a condescending attitude into prejudice.
Text Reference: How does threat to self-esteem cause prejudice?
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