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 comparison theory
b) low self-esteem theory
c) downward social comparison theory
d) social identity theory


Answer: d

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