Montel, a White university student, is on academic probation for poor grades. Ever since he received notice of his probation, Mo
ntel has become increasingly hostile toward racial minority students and staff on campus. His increasing hostility can best be explained in terms of the _____
Answer:His increasing hostility can best be explained in terms of the SCAPEGOAT THEORY.
Explanation:
Scapegoat theory refers to how an individual tends to shift the blame of their own wrongdoings to others who haven't contributed anything towards those wrong doing. This is more likely to evoke prejudice against those who are falsely accused for the person's wrong doing. When a person can not explain their own mistakes the only way to escape blaming themselves is to find someone to put a blame on so that they may keep feeling good about themselves.
Montel blames the minority group and staff on campus for having received a notice of probation he can't think that it was his own fault maybe for not studying .
