Prejudice against particular groups provides a mental and emotional shortcut that allows us to maintain a positive view of our self and our ingroups. This is the application of which theory

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The given statement describes the social identity theory, which explains how individuals form and maintain a positive sense of self by identifying with certain social groups and creating distinctions between those groups and others. Prejudice against certain groups is a way for individuals to boost their own self-esteem and feel better about their own group.

Prejudice Against Particular Groups Provides a Mental and Emotional Shortcut