Suppose That Al Is Obese, and You Are Prejudiced Against

question 153

Multiple Choice

Suppose that Al is obese, and you are prejudiced against obese people. Which of the following would be the best example of stigma by association?

• A) You evaluate people less positively when you find out they are friends with Al.
• B) You assume that because Al is obese, he probably has several other negative qualities as well (slovenliness, inarticulateness, etc.).
• C) You assume that Al is similar to other obese people.
• D) You try not to associate with Al because at some level you are afraid (albeit irrationally) of becoming obese yourself.

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