In a study by Hartley (1946) respondents were asked about their attitudes concerning a variety of ethnic groups, including "Danireans," "Pirraneans," and "Wallonians."

The study found that those people who were antagonistic towards blacks and Jews were also antagonistic toward these other three groups. The catch is that none of the three groups exist! This suggests that causes of prejudice can be found in the characteristics of:
a. The "out-group"
b. Hartley and his colleagues
c. Those who are prejudiced
d. Blacks and Jews


ANS: c

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