Scapegoat theory proposes that ____.
A)people are far less likely to take credit when they encounter successes than they are to take the blame when they encounter failures
B)people blame their problems and misfortunes on outgroups and therefore hold negative attitudes toward those outgroups
C)people pay more attention to information that supports their existing views than they do to information that disconfirms their existing views
D)compared to positive stereotypes, negative stereotypes are more easily adopted and have greater staying power

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Scapegoat theory suggests that individuals or groups may blame their problems and misfortunes on others, particularly on outgroups, which can lead to negative attitudes and possibly even aggression towards those outgroups. This theory helps explain certain social phenomena, such as discrimination and prejudice.

Scapegoat Theory Proposes That ____