One of your neighbors on the cul-de-sac must move because their house was foreclosed on because both parents lost their jobs. At a good-bye get together one of the other neighbors whispers to you, "Well, they were never our type of people anyway. He can't keep a decent job, and the kids are dirty all the time. Can you believe what color they painted their living room? Good riddance!" What type of
attitude is demonstrated in this conversation?
a. Zero-sum
b. Elitist
c. Denial rationalization
d. Interest theory
B Correct Answer: Elitist
Feedback for Correct Answer: This condescending attitude promotes the belief that those in the lower levels of society deserve to be where they are and that successful people have earned their place in society.
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