Because realistic conflict theory describes people competing over scarce resources, one could argue that it is simply ____ theory applied to group conflict.

A) social categorization
B) scapegoat
C) frustration-aggression
D) jigsaw

Realistic conflict theory is closely related to the frustration-aggression hypothesis, which suggests that frustration leads to aggression. This connection is made because competition over scarce resources can lead to frustration, which in turn can lead to aggression between groups.