Normative Theories of Prejudice and Discrimination Basically Posit That

question 18

Multiple Choice

Normative theories of prejudice and discrimination basically posit that:

• A)prejudice and discrimination are acquired through the process of socialization.
• B)prejudice and discrimination are strongest in societies at a low level of economic development.
• C)prejudice and discrimination are normal human psychological functions.
• D)prejudice and discrimination are functions of psychologically-flawed individuals.

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Definitions:

Striving For Superiority

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Organismic Valuing Process

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Masculine Protest

A concept from Adlerian psychology referring to an individual's attempt to compensate for feelings of inferiority by adopting exaggerated traditionally masculine behaviors.

Entropy Principle

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