Which social psychology theory best explains the fact that the majority of the riots that took place following the trial of the police officers accused of beating Rodney King did not take place in white neighbourhoods,but rather in the neighbourhoods of Asian Americans and Asians who had recently immigrated to the United States?

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Scapegoating is the phenomenon where a group or individual is blamed for a problem or situation that they did not cause. In this case, the Asian American and Asian immigrant communities were seen as relatively powerless and easy targets for the frustration and anger felt by those protesting the verdict in the Rodney King case. These communities were not responsible for the events that led to the verdict, but they were targeted due to their perceived vulnerability and lack of representation in positions of power.

Which Social Psychology Theory Best Explains the Fact That the Majority