Which of the following can faster prejudice ?
(A) Threats to self-esteem
(B) Competition for resources
(C) Social categorization
(D) Social recategorization
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Correct answer: B. (A), (B), (C) only
Explanation
Threats to self-esteem, competition for resources and social categorisation foster prejudice; recategorisation reduces it.
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