According to studies by Allport in 1954 and Feagin and Feagin in 2008, which of the following statements is true of scapegoats?
A) Minorities are difficult to target as scapegoats because of their strong community ties.
B) Scapegoating arises as a result of acculturation.
C) In times of economic hardship, the earliest immigrants are the first to become scapegoats.
D) Minorities are easy targets as scapegoats because they typically differ in physical appearance.
E) Minorities usually strike back against scapegoating.

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Minorities are often easy targets for scapegoating because they typically differ in physical appearance, making them more visible and vulnerable to blame during times of social or economic stress.

According to Studies by Allport in 1954 and Feagin and Feagin