W.Adorno and his colleagues claimed that prejudice is strong in people who feel a lot of hostility, rigidly conform to conventional norms, and see the world in stark contrasts such as "us" versus "them." This statement describes which of the following theories of prejudice?

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The description given in the statement matches with the characteristics of individuals who have an authoritarian personality. This theory suggests that individuals with an authoritarian personality adhere to strict conventional norms, show hostility towards individuals or groups that deviate from those norms, and see the world in black and white terms of "us" and "them." Therefore, the given statement aligns with the authoritarian personality theory of prejudice.

WAdorno and His Colleagues Claimed That Prejudice Is Strong in People