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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Cognitive and Emotional Development

Question 4 • *GV 2018 - P.E. Health Science - PE201

What is prejudice?

Answer
A
favorable or unfavorable attitude about a specific group of people
B
process of generalizing the behavior of one person to a group of people
C
belief about a group of people based on overgeneralizations.
D
feeling of appreciation that is directed toward all groups of people

Explanation

Prejudice is a favorable or unfavorable attitude toward people because they belong to a particular group. Choice A gives this definition. Choice B describes generalizing from an individual, while C describes a stereotype, which is a generalized belief about a group.

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