Prejudice is not always limited to situations where an individual feels directly threatened by an outgroup. This fact is particularly difficult to explain from the perspective of which of the following theories?

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Realistic conflict theory suggests that prejudice arises in situations where there is competition for resources or perceived threat to one's own group. However, the statement in question suggests that prejudice can occur even in situations where there is no direct threat or competition, indicating that other factors may be at play such as group identities and stereotypes.

Prejudice Is Not Always Limited to Situations Where an Individual