Prejudice against particular groups provides a mental and emotional shortcut that allows us to maintain a positive view of our self and our ingroups. This is the application of which theory?
A. scapegoat theory
B. realistic conflict theory
C. frustration-aggression theory
D. social identity theory
Answer: D
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a. 200 b. 425 c. 150 d. 45
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