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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