Which of the Following Statements Accurately Differentiates Between Prejudice and Discrimination

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately differentiates between prejudice and discrimination?

• A) Prejudice is a preconceived judgment about a group of people, whereas discrimination is an unfair treatment based on prejudice.
• B) Prejudice is prohibited by law, whereas discrimination is not prohibited by law.
• C) Prejudice refers to a generalized, fixed image of other people, whereas discrimination refers to a preconceived judgment about an individual.
• D) Prejudice cannot be countered or eliminated, whereas discrimination can be countered or eliminated.

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Definitions:

Attracted

The state or condition of being drawn to or interested in something or someone, often in a romantic or sexual manner.

Proximity

The physical closeness or nearness of objects, individuals, or concepts, often influencing relationships, interactions, and perceptions.

Physical Attraction

The degree of appeal one individual feels physically towards another, influenced by physical features, symmetry, and other traits.

Matching Hypothesis

The idea that individuals are more likely to form and maintain relationships with others who are similar to them in physical attractiveness.