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What is the primary concern regarding prejudice in society?
What is the primary concern regarding prejudice in society?
- It encourages the formation of new social groups.
- It leads to evaluating individuals based solely on group membership. (correct)
- It influences individual opinions on cultural practices.
- It promotes understanding among different social groups.
Which of the following best describes positive prejudice?
Which of the following best describes positive prejudice?
- Disregarding personal characteristics in favor of group traits.
- Assuming that individuals are good based on shared interests. (correct)
- Judging individuals negatively based on their social group.
- Believing that all members of a group share negative qualities.
What is a potential danger of positive prejudice?
What is a potential danger of positive prejudice?
- It leads to unearned favor based on group assumptions. (correct)
- It allows for recognition of individual achievements.
- It encourages diversity in social interactions.
- It promotes inclusivity across different social groups.
How does negative prejudice typically manifest toward a social group?
How does negative prejudice typically manifest toward a social group?
Why is it problematic to apply group characteristics to individuals?
Why is it problematic to apply group characteristics to individuals?
Flashcards
Prejudice
Prejudice
A widespread negative or positive attitude towards a specific social group that leads to judgments about individuals solely based on their group membership.
Social Group
Social Group
A collection of people sharing a common characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, gender, religion, or occupation.
Attitude
Attitude
A combination of beliefs, feelings, and thoughts about a person, object, or social group.
Positive Prejudice
Positive Prejudice
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Negative Prejudice
Negative Prejudice
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Study Notes
Prejudice Defined
- Prejudice is a widely held attitude towards a particular social group (e.g., racial, sexual, ethical, religious, occupational).
- It leads to evaluating individuals solely based on their membership in that group.
- Attitudes are behaviors linked to beliefs, feelings, or thoughts about something (typically objects or social groups).
- Attitudes influence behavior predictions.
- Shared attitudes exist across groups (e.g., American attitudes about other countries).
Attitudes and Groups
- Group attitudes are often shared.
- Group attitudes are about categories with meaning (e.g., race, gender, religion, occupation).
- Prejudice leads to judging individuals based on group characteristics, rather than individual merit.
- This involves applying group traits to individuals without getting to know them personally.
- Example: Assuming all women are kind and compassionate.
Positive vs. Negative Prejudice
- Positive Prejudice: Positive attitudes towards a group. It can result in treating some people better than they deserve.
- Example: Liking Kpop and assuming all Kpop fans are good.
- Negative Prejudice: Negative attitudes towards a group cause negative treatment.
- Example: Disliking Kpop fans and wanting them away because of negative assumptions.
- Important Note: Every individual should be judged as an individual, not as part of a group.
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