The Belief That Prejudice Is Created by People's Need to Feel

question 276

Multiple Choice

The belief that prejudice is created by people's need to feel good about themselves is proposed by _.

• A) social identity theory
• B) self-enhancement theory
• C) the negative state relief model
• D) realistic conflict theory

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Definitions:

Piaget's Methods

Techniques used by Jean Piaget, including naturalistic observation and clinical interviews, to study cognitive development in children.

Moral Development

The process by which individuals learn to distinguish right from wrong and to develop attitudes and behaviors that are socially acceptable.

Elementary School

A school for early education that typically includes grades kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade, focusing on basic academic learning and social skills.

Researching

The act of systematically investigating and studying materials and sources to establish facts and reach new conclusions.