Two boys were severely beaten at a high school football game. When the attackers were questioned by the police, they rationalized their attacks by saying, "Those two were fags and they deserved it." What type of prejudice rationalization is this?
a. Victim blaming
b. Denial rationalization
c. Avoidance rationalization
d. Scapegoating rationalization
A Correct Answer: Victim blaming
Feedback for Correct Answer: The attackers blamed their behavior on the perceived sexual orientation of the boys they beat, rather than accept responsibility for their actions.
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