Question

Which of the following statements is true? Group of answer choices
a. It is not known whether or not different forms of prejudice tend to coexist in the same individuals.
b. Different forms of prejudice do not tend to coexist in the same individuals.
c. It is not possible to have different forms of prejudice coexist in the same individual.
d. Different forms of prejudice do tend to coexist in the same individuals.

Answer 1

The correct answer is letter D.

Explanation: Like attitudes in general, prejudice has three components: beliefs; feelings and behavioral tendencies. Prejudiced beliefs are always negative stereotypes.

Human beings are “cognitive misers” who try to simplify and organize their social thinking as much as possible. Exaggerated simplification leads to mistaken, stereotyped thoughts, prejudice and discrimination.