Christian constantly complains about immigrants and blames them for problems he encounters at work, for personal financial problems, and even for personal romantic problems. As he sees it, virtually everything is "their fault." Not surprisingly, and in part as a result of this pattern of blaming, Christian also holds a rather negative view of immigrant groups. Which of the following best captures Christian's pattern of behavior?
A) aversive prejudice
B) the confirmation bias
C) scapegoat theory
D) the self-serving bias

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Christian's behavior exemplifies the scapegoat theory, which suggests that prejudice stems from a tendency to blame certain groups for one's problems or frustrations. By blaming immigrants for everything, Christian is displacing his anger and frustration onto an easy target.

Christian Constantly Complains About Immigrants and Blames Them for Problems