AP PSYCHOLOGY

SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

PREJUDICE AND DISCRIMINATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Discrimination is when ____
A
people are cared for in a different way.
B
people are judged in a different way.
C
people are loved in a different way.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Discrimination is the process of distinguishing one person from another on the basis of caste, religion, language, creed, color, economic condition is called discrimination. Discrimination happens when people act on their prejudices or stereotypes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Race, Color, and Sex For example, this Act prohibits discrimination against an Asian individual because of physical characteristics such as facial features or height.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are four main types of discrimination: Direct discrimination, indirect discrimination, harassment and victimisation.

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