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Identity Exploration in Ethnic Studies — Unit test

Question 8 • [ETHCP] Ethnic Studies (26-27)

What is prejudice?

Answer
A
A belief that causes itself to become true due to the alignment of belief and behavior.
B
A preconceived opinion not based on reason or actual experience.
C
Anxiety in situations where one might confirm a negative group stereotype
D
A negative view of oneself, rooted in internalized stereotypes.

Explanation

Prejudice is a preconceived opinion or attitude about a person or group that is not based on reason or actual experience. Choice B gives this definition. Choice C describes stereotype threat, while choice D describes internalized stereotypes.

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