Discrimination Is Best Described as

question 218

Multiple Choice

Discrimination is best described as

• A) an overgeneralized belief about a group of people.
• B) an unjustifiable negative behavior toward a group of people and its members.
• C) a feeling of hostility toward a group and its members.
• D) the loss of self-restraint in group situations.

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Definitions:

Piaget

Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development, particularly regarding cognitive development through a series of stages.

Active Role

Participation or involvement in a process or activity in a direct and engaged manner, often contributing significantly to its outcome.

Behaviorist Framework

A theory of learning based on the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning, emphasizing observable behaviors over internal factors like thoughts and feelings.

Psychologists

Professionals specialized in the study of the mind and behavior.