AP PSYCHOLOGY

SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

PREJUDICE AND DISCRIMINATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Discrimination happens when people are judged or treated in a different way because of differences such as ____
A
race
B
gender
C
wealth
D
nationality
E
religion
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A. Religious discrimination is treating individuals differently because of their religious beliefs and practices, and/or their request for accommodations of their religious beliefs and practices. It also includes treating individuals differently because of their lack of religious beliefs or practices.

Detailed explanation-2: -Religious Ideologies and Majority Religions. Religions, by their nature, tend to be intolerant of other religions. When a religion is closely associated with the state this makes a government more likely to discriminate against minority religions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Discrimination means treating some people differently from others. It isn’t always unlawful-after all, people are paid different wages depending on their status and skills. However, there are certain reasons for which your employer can’t discriminate against you by law.

Detailed explanation-4: -Race, Color, and Sex For example, this Act prohibits discrimination against an Asian individual because of physical characteristics such as facial features or height.

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