A Psychologist Who Is Discussing the Causes of Racism and Prejudice

Multiple Choice

A psychologist who is discussing the causes of racism and prejudice argues that these negative beliefs are caused primarily by people's needs to enhance their self-esteem and to feel good about themselves. This psychologist's explanation is most consistent with:

A) the fundamental attribution error.
B) realistic conflict theory.
C) social identity theory.
D) the self-serving bias.