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Max is having trouble using his new operating system because he keeps looking for settings from the old system. This is an example of
Attributional Ambiguity
A phenomenon whereby members of stigmatized groups often can be uncertain whether negative experiences are based on their own actions and abilities or are the result of prejudice.
Discrimination
Unequal treatment or prejudice against individuals on the basis of their membership in a particular group, negatively affecting their opportunities and well-being.
Cognitive Dissonance Theory
A theory suggesting that people experience discomfort (dissonance) when holding conflicting cognitions and are motivated to reduce this discomfort by altering attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors.
Outgroups
Groups to which a person does not belong or identify, often viewed as different or outside the social norm.
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