John, a caucasian university student, is on academic probation for poor grades. ever since he received notice of his probation, john has become increasingly hostile toward racial minority students and staff on campus. his increasing hostility can best be explained in terms of:

The scapegoat theory

Explanation:

The scapegoat theory:-

It refers to the proclivity to blame an individual, group or an institution for the problems which are owned by the individual itself. It reflects failure and misleads.

Thus, in the given question John blaming the institution and becoming increasingly hostile toward racial minority students and staff on campus reflects the scapegoat theory.

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