According to the ___ theory of conflict,when a group of people experiences frustration,tensions build up that must eventually be released.The group releases these tensions by attacking an innocent group.

A) scapegoat
B) social identity
C) evolutionary
D) normative
E) realistic group conflict

The scapegoat theory of conflict proposes that when a group of people faces frustration, they seek to release their tensions by finding a target to blame and attack. This target is often an innocent group that is seen as different in some way, such as a minority group or a group from a different culture or religion. The scapegoat theory suggests that this process serves to relieve the tension and frustration felt by the attacking group, even though it is unjust and harmful to the innocent target group.