Question

question 10 of 10
the tendency to put down and treat other groups unfairly is called:

a. scapegoat theory.

b. social stereotyping.

c. the fundamental attribution error.

d. out - group derogation.

Explanation:

• Option A: Scapegoat theory is about blaming others for problems, not about treating groups unfairly in a derogatory way.
• Option B: Social stereotyping is the act of having fixed ideas about a group, not necessarily putting them down or treating them unfairly.
• Option C: Fundamental attribution error is about misattributing causes of behavior, not related to treating other groups unfairly.
• Option D: Out - group derogation is precisely the tendency to put down and treat out - groups (other groups) unfairly, which matches the description in the question.

Answer:

D. out - group derogation.