AP PSYCHOLOGY

SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

PREJUDICE AND DISCRIMINATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Gender/SexDisabilityRace/EthnicityReligionAre all examples of:
A
Prejudice
B
Discrimination
C
Stereotype
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There are four main types of discrimination: Direct discrimination, indirect discrimination, harassment and victimisation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Here are some examples of what may constitute discrimination. A restaurant does not admit a guest because the person has cerebral palsy. An employee has lower pay than a colleague of the opposite sex with the same or equivalent work. A manager makes unwelcome sexual advances.

Detailed explanation-3: -The dentist says she is not prepared to treat her anymore because of her behaviour. The dentist is refusing Jeannette a service because of behaviour related to her disability. This may be discrimination arising from disability.

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