One study found that as the economic conditions worsened in the South, whites aimed their anger toward African Americans, who then became a scapegoat. As a result, there was an increase in the lynching of African Americans. This illustrates __________ theory.

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The scenario describes the frustration-aggression theory, which suggests that frustration due to economic conditions leads to aggression towards a scapegoat, in this case, African Americans. The increase in the lynching of African Americans can be seen as a result of this frustration and aggression.

One Study Found That as the Economic Conditions Worsened in the South