Question

The group that is the target of prejudice is sometimes responsible for continuing the prejudice. The members of this target group may behave in a manner that proves the description to be true. This explains the concept of ______. 

Options

• Kernal of truth 

• Self-fulfilling prophecy

• Scapegoating

• Ingroup bias 

Answer 1

The group that is the target of prejudice is sometimes responsible for continuing the prejudice. The members of this target group may behave in a manner that proves the description to be true. This explains the concept of self-fulfilling prophecy.

Explanation:

A self-fulfilling prophecy occurs when a belief or expectation about a group leads its members to act in ways that confirm that belief, perpetuating the prejudice.