There has been considerable conflict in Miami between the resident African-American population and newly immigrated Haitians. The African-Americans often see the Haitians as competition for jobs and community services, which are in short supply. Which of the following theories BEST explains this situation?

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The frustration-aggression theory explains that when people are frustrated by their inability to achieve a goal, they may redirect their aggression towards a scapegoat. In this case, African-Americans may feel frustrated by economic hardships and competition for resources, leading to aggression towards the newly immigrated Haitians.

There Has Been Considerable Conflict in Miami Between the Resident