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    The Idea That People Blame Their Problems and Misfortunes on Outgroups
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The Idea That People Blame Their Problems and Misfortunes on Outgroups

Question 172

Question 172

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The idea that people blame their problems and misfortunes on outgroups, and hold negative attitudes toward outgroups accordingly, is known as ____.


A) aversive prejudice
B) the confirmation bias
C) scapegoat theory
D) the self-serving bias

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