Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Attitudes and Social Cognition

Question:
________________ is a collective expression of frustration and often results in negative attitudes or prejudices against the weaker group.
Options:
Prejudice
Scapegoating
Discrimination
Kernel of truth concept
Correct Answer:
Scapegoating
Explanation:
Scapegoating: This phenomenon occurs when a majority group blames a minority outgroup for its own social, economic, or political problems. The targeted minority group lacks the power or numbers to defend itself against such accusations. Scapegoating is a collective expression of frustration and often results in negative attitudes or prejudices against the weaker group.