AP PSYCHOLOGY

SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

PREJUDICE AND DISCRIMINATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Prejudice means a preconceived opinion. The meaning of ‘preconceived’ is ____
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: -: preconceived judgment or opinion. (2) : an adverse opinion or leaning formed without just grounds or before sufficient knowledge. : an instance of such judgment or opinion. : an irrational attitude of hostility directed against an individual, a group, a race, or their supposed characteristics.

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.

Detailed explanation-5: -prej·u·dice (noun) an unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought, or reason. 2. any preconceived opinion, either favorable or unfavorable.

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