Realistic conflict theory originally assumed that prejudice was primarily caused by an actual threat to one's personal welfare, but research indicates that it is more strongly triggered by _.

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Research indicates that prejudice is more strongly triggered by a perceived threat to one's in-group, as people tend to favor their own group over others, leading to intergroup conflict and prejudice.

Realistic Conflict Theory Originally Assumed That Prejudice Was Primarily Caused