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Deast7027

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Realistic group conflict theory argues that racism is due to
 
  a. personality characteristics that encourage prejudice, such as authoritarianism
  b. competition between groups for scarce resources
  c. clashes between the motives of the ingroup and the outgroup
  d. cognitive biases that promote categorization and subtyping

Question 2

According to intergroup competition theories, which of the following is a way that groups maintain their privileged position?
 
  a. optimal distinctiveness
  b. cooperative interdependence
  c. by emphasizing cross-cutting categories
  d. by creating legitimizing myths



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D



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