________________ is a collective expression of frustration and often results in negative attitudes or prejudices against the weaker group.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option 2: Scapegoating
Scapegoating : This is a phenomenon by which the majority group places the blame on a minority outgroup for its own social, economic or political problems. The minority is too weak or too small in number to defend itself against such accusations. Scapegoating is a group based way of expressing frustration, and it often results in negative attitudes or prejudice against the weaker group.
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Option 1: Prejudice: This is a pre-conceived opinion or "pre-judgment" (usually negative) about a group. While scapegoating leads to prejudice, prejudice itself is the attitude, not the collective expression of frustration mentioned in the question.
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Option 3: Discrimination: This refers to the actual behavior or unfair treatment of a group. Scapegoating is the psychological motivation, while discrimination is the action taken based on that motivation.
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Option 4: Kernel of Truth Concept: This is the idea that some stereotypes might be based on a tiny, exaggerated "kernel" of actual evidence or historical fact. It explains the source of some stereotypes, but it has nothing to do with the collective expression of frustration.