Informational Attempts to "Re-Educate" Prejudiced People Have Proved Ineffective in Large

question 179

Multiple Choice

Informational attempts to "re-educate" prejudiced people have proved ineffective in large part because __________.

• A) prejudice is an inevitable part of our sociobiological heritage
• B) there is a powerful emotional component to prejudice
• C) stereotypes are a product of erroneous information
• D) it is difficult to influence or control economic forces

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Definitions:

Goal

An objective or desired result that a person or a system aims to achieve, often within a specific time frame.

Solo Status

The condition of being the only member of a specific social or demographic group within a larger group, often leading to heightened visibility and scrutiny.

Self-Concept

A person’s knowledge about him- or herself, including one’s own traits, social identities, andexperiences.

Downward Social Comparison

The act of comparing oneself to others who are worse off in order to feel better about one's own situation.