Question

question 10 of 10
now that economic times are bad, some people blame immigrants for taking the jobs. this is an example of
a. mere exposure effect
b. social facilitation
c. scapegoat theory
d. prejudice

Explanation:

Scapegoat theory posits that when people face frustration or negative situations, they may displace their aggression onto a vulnerable group. In this case, during bad economic times, immigrants are being blamed as a scapegoat for job - related issues. The mere exposure effect is about increased liking due to repeated exposure. Social facilitation is about performance being affected by the presence of others. Prejudice is a negative attitude towards a group, but scapegoat theory specifically explains this blaming behavior in the context of frustration.

Answer:

C. scapegoat theory