The idea that some researchers in the past viewed prejudice as a natural response to "backward" people is known as
A) White political domination.
B) social dominance theory.
C) group privilege.
D) scientific racism.

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The idea that prejudice is a natural response to certain groups of people is known as scientific racism. This belief was held by some researchers in the past who believed that certain groups were inherently inferior and therefore more prone to prejudice. This was used to justify discriminatory practices against these groups.

The Idea That Some Researchers in the Past Viewed Prejudice