Relative deprivation leads to prejudice because the target of the frustration associated with the perceived inequality becomes a(n)
A) scapegoat.
B) ingroup.
C) catalyst.
D) stereotype.

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Relative deprivation leads to prejudice as individuals or groups who feel deprived of something to which they believe they are entitled often project their frustrations and blame onto a scapegoat, which can be another group or individual, leading to prejudice against that scapegoat.

Relative Deprivation Leads to Prejudice Because the Target of the Frustration