James, an unemployed construction worker, can't find a job. He blames cheaper immigrant labor for his unemployment, and is hostile toward anyone who appears of a different race than he is. This is an example of:

a. targeting.
b. discrimination.
c. subversion.
d. scapegoating.


d

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Sociology