CLEP Intro to Sociology

Category - Race Relations

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James is angry that he did not get the job that he applied for with the city landscaping crew. Since then he has been very rude to his neighbor, Jorge, who is of Mexican descent. James believes leniency in immigration laws caused him to lose the job to a Mexican immigrant. What psychological theory explains James behavior toward Jorge?

Scapegoat theory
Authoritarian theory
Contact theory
Functionalist theory
Conflict theory

Explanation

Answer: A - Blaming immigration laws and Jorge for not getting the job is an example of scapegoat theory. James is likely to treat other Mexican Americans negatively as well, as long as he continues to blame them for his misfortune.

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