AP PSYCHOLOGY

SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

PREJUDICE AND DISCRIMINATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When does interpersonal discrimination occur?
A
when law enforcement officers, including customs officials, airport security, and police, assume that people who fit a certain description are likely to engage in illegal activities
B
When someone offends someone close to you
C
When someone offends you
D
when a particular individual in a position of relative power acts to deny someone something of value, for example a job, promotion, an opportunity to volunteer, or a seat on the bus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Some examples of discrimination in the workplace include when an employer, supervisor, or co-worker treats another employee unfairly based on religion, age, ethnicity, gender, disability, skin color, or race. This goes beyond workplace behavior to also encompass hiring and firing practices.

Detailed explanation-2: -When employees feel like they are not being treated fairly, they may start to feel resentful toward the management team and other employees who benefit from the discrimination. This negative attitude can affect how well the workers perform, which can then affect the overall performance of a business.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

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