AP PSYCHOLOGY

SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

PREJUDICE AND DISCRIMINATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Prejudice means a preconceived opinion. Here the meaning of preconceived means ____
A
an idea formed beforehand without any reason
B
an opinion formed beforehand without any truth
C
an idea or opinion formed beforehand without any truth or reason
D
none of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Britannica Dictionary definition of PREJUDICE. 1. : an unfair feeling of dislike for a person or group because of race, sex, religion, etc. [noncount]

Detailed explanation-2: -Prejudice means preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience. The word comes from the Latin “pre” (before) and “judge". People may prejudge any question, but the word is often used for an opinion about a person or group of people.

Detailed explanation-3: -Prejudice means to see other people as inferior and to negatively judge other people.

Detailed explanation-4: -Prejudice refers to a preconceived judgment, opinion or attitude directed toward certain people based on their membership in a particular group.

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