Realistic conflict theory originally assumed that prejudice was primarily caused by ___________, but research indicates that it is most strongly triggered by _________________.
A)an actual threat to one's personal welfare; a perceived threat to one's in-group
B)stereotype threat; an actual threat to one's personal welfare
C)a perceived threat to one's in-group; an actual threat to one's personal welfare
D)stereotype threat; a perceived threat to one's in-group

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Realistic conflict theory initially posited that prejudice arises from an actual threat to one's personal welfare, but further research has shown that it is more significantly triggered by a perceived threat to one's in-group.

Realistic Conflict Theory Originally Assumed That Prejudice Was Primarily Caused