Scapegoat theory is MOST directly linked to ____.

A) the representativeness heuristic
B) anchoring and adjustment
C) the self-serving bias
D) confirmation bias

Scapegoat theory is most directly linked to the self-serving bias. This theory suggests that individuals may blame others (scapegoats) for their own problems to protect their self-esteem, which is a manifestation of the self-serving bias. The self-serving bias is a tendency to attribute positive events to one's own character but attribute negative events to external factors.