The Term 'Prejudice' Refers To

question 29

Multiple Choice

The term 'prejudice' refers to:

• A) the behavioural component of an attitude.
• B) an instinctual emotional response to outgroup members.
• C) a pre-judgement based on a person's group membership.
• D) a set of beliefs arising from contact with members of an outgroup.

Understand the significance of industrial and organizational psychology in enhancing workplace environments.

Differentiate between psychological and common-sense approaches to understanding human behavior.

Understand the scope of different areas of specialization within psychology, including applied areas.

Recognize empiricism as a foundational approach in psychology.

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Definitions:

Egocentrism

The inability to differentiate between one's own perspective and the perspective of others.

Intuitionist Perspective

A philosophical viewpoint that emphasizes intuition as a primary or foundational source of knowledge or ethical decision-making.

Psychosocial Perspective

A viewpoint that considers individual psychological development within the context of social relationships and societal structures.

Cognitive Development

The process by which a person perceives, thinks, and gains understanding of their world through the interaction and influence of genetic and learned factors.