If a Prejudice Is Largely Cognitive, It Is Based in Misinformation

question 56

Multiple Choice

If a prejudice is largely cognitive, it is based in misinformation and:

• A) is difficult to change
• B) is relatively easy to change
• C) can be used to categorization but not action
• D) never has an emotional component

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Definitions:

Marital dissatisfaction

Feelings of unhappiness and discontent with one's marriage, which can stem from various factors including lack of communication, emotional disconnection, or unresolved conflicts.

Mother-stepfather family

A family structure consisting of a biological mother, her children, and a stepfather, formed after the mother enters a new marital or cohabiting relationship.

Complex stepfamily

A family structure that includes children from previous relationships of both partners, as well as any children they may have together.

Complex stepfamily

A family structure formed when parents remarry or cohabit with new partners, bringing together children from previous relationships, and potentially having new children, creating complex relationships.