As particular members of the dominant racial or ethnic group in a society experience the loss of income, power, or prestige, they are tempted to blame others—which can result in greater prejudice and discrimination against minority group members

a. true
b. false


a

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. First b. Second c. Third d. Fourth

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