According to __________, members of a minority group are likely to accept the negative views held by a majority group only if they perceive that there is little realistic possibility of changing the power and status differences between the groups.
A. social justice theory
B. self-verification theory
C. downward social comparison theory
D. social identity theory
Answer: D
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