During xenophobic attacks protestors targeted immigrant-owned
shops. The protestors argued that immigrants were taking jobs and houses meant for
South Africans. According to the realistic conflict theory, which
psychological mechanism best explains the protestors’ prejudice?

Question

During xenophobic attacks protestors targeted immigrant-owned
shops. The protestors argued that immigrants were taking jobs and houses meant for
South Africans.   According to the realistic conflict theory, which
psychological mechanism best explains the protestors’ prejudice?

Answer

Zero-sum perception of scarce resources.

Answer

Symbolic threats to cultural identity.

Answer

Learned stereotypes reinforced by the media.

Answer

Social categorisation based on ingroup loyalty.

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