In a study by Hartley (1946)respondents were asked about their attitudes concerning a variety of ethnic groups,including "Danireans," "Pirraneans," and "Wallonians." The study found that those people who were antagonistic towards blacks and Jews were also antagonistic toward these other three groups.The catch is that none of the three groups exist! This suggests that causes of prejudice can be found in the characteristics of:
A) The "out-group"
B) Hartley and his colleagues
C) Those who are prejudiced
D) Blacks and Jews

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The study suggests that the causes of prejudice can be found in the characteristics of those who are prejudiced, as they held negative attitudes towards nonexistent groups. This implies that the prejudice is not based on any actual characteristics of the out-group, but rather on the prejudiced individuals' own beliefs and biases.

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