Which of the following statements about the causes of intergroup competition is true?
A) Ideological factors such as authoritarianism and social dominance orientation are not related to perceptions of intergroup competition.
B) Intergroup competition can arise over economic resources but not cultural resources.
C) The perception that resources are scarce can motivate intergroup competition even if that perception is not correct.
D) Perceived scarcity of resources can lead to outgroup derogation but not to ingroup favoritism.

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The perception of scarce resources can motivate intergroup competition, even if the perception is not accurate. This is because perceived scarcity can lead to fear and insecurity, which can drive competition between groups. Options A and B are incorrect because both authoritarianism and social dominance orientation are related to perceptions of intergroup competition, and intergroup competition can arise over cultural as well as economic resources. Option D is incorrect because perceived scarcity can lead to both outgroup derogation and ingroup favoritism.

Which of the Following Statements About the Causes of Intergroup