Xander has noticed that the community he grew up in has long been experiencing job loss and suppressed wages. He blames this on the refugees that have settled in his community, who he believes are competing with already established groups for jobs. The theory that would best explain his prejudice against the refugees would locate the origin of the prejudice in ________.

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Frustration-aggression theory suggests that frustration can lead to aggression, and thus prejudice, if someone perceives that their goals are being blocked by a particular group, in this case, refugees. Xander's frustration with the job loss and suppressed wages in his community may have led him to blame the refugees for these issues, and in turn, develop prejudice against them.

Xander Has Noticed That the Community He Grew Up in Has