Question

Liberty High School lost its state football championship game when its lead receiver fumbled the ball, and it was recovered by an opposing player. The fact that the rest of the team blames him for the loss is an example of the
A. cognitive attribution theory.
B. scapegoat theory.
C. representativeness heuristic.
D. out-group theory.

Answer 1

I would say B. Scapegoat theory. Because the others wouldn't make any sense.

Answer 2

Answer: B. scapegoat theory.

Explanation:

Scapegoat theory suggests the tendency to blame someone else for one's problem. This is a process for creating a sense of prejudice for a person or a group who is blamed.

The given situation is an example of a scapegoat theory. This is because here only the receiver of the ball is blamed for losing the championship because he fumbled the ball.