Realistic conflict theory emphasizes the link between conflict and

A) perceptions.
B) competition.
C) aggression.
D) social categorization.

Realistic Conflict Theory

A social psychological model that explains how conflict and hostility between groups arise from competition over resources or conflicting goals.

Competition

A situation in which individuals or groups vie with each other to achieve a goal that cannot be shared or that is desired individually.

Perceptions

The process of interpreting, organizing, and giving meaning to the sensory information we receive from the environment.