Question 22 of 30 Which theory might explain why people blame immigrants for the country's troubles , even though there is no evidence for this? A. Roger's theory of blame B. Scapegoat theory C. Asch theory D. Cognitive dissonance theory

The theory that might explain why people blame immigrants for the country's troubles, even though there is no evidence for this, is:<br /><br />B. Scapegoat theory<br /><br />Scapegoat theory suggests that people may project their frustrations and problems onto a convenient target or group, such as immigrants, to deflect attention from the real sources of their issues. This often occurs in situations where individuals or groups are looking for someone to blame for societal or economic problems.