The tendency to have contempt for foreigners or other strangers,which is particularly likely in times of economic hardship,when resources are scarce is known as ______.

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Xenophobia refers to the fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners. It is often seen during times of economic hardship when resources are scarce, as people may feel threatened by those who are perceived as different or who may compete for limited resources. Bias, prejudice, and hatred are related concepts, but they do not specifically capture the phenomenon of xenophobia.

The Tendency to Have Contempt for Foreigners or Other Strangers,which