Montel, a White university student, is on academic probation for poor grades. Ever since he received notice of his probation, Montel has become increasingly hostile toward racial minority students and staff on campus. His increasing hostility can best be explained in terms of the

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The scapegoat theory suggests that individuals who experience frustration or misfortune may redirect their hostility toward a minority or disadvantaged group, blaming them for their problems. In this case, Montel's frustration and feelings of inadequacy over his academic probation may be causing him to direct his hostility towards racial minority students and staff on campus as a way to cope with his own failures.

Montel, a White University Student, Is on Academic Probation for Poor