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Evelyn and her co-workers have just been laid off at the aerospace plant. To make herself feel better she thinks, At least we're not like those welfare mothers. By viewing her own group more favorably than members of another group,
 
  she is engaging in a process known as
  A) stereotype threat.
  B) scapegoating.
  C) downward social comparison.
  D) disidentification.

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People may stereotype other groups in order to engage in downward social comparison. This process would serve the goal of
 
  A) supporting and protecting one's group.
  B) gaining social approval.
  C) managing self-image.
  D) seeking mental efficiency.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
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