According to Symbolic Interactionists,children Initially Do Not Have a Frame

question 145

Multiple Choice

According to symbolic interactionists,children initially do not have a frame of reference from which to question the prejudices of their relatives and friends;when they are rewarded with smiles or laughs for telling derogatory jokes or making negative comments about outgroup members,children's prejudiced attitudes may be reinforced.This exemplifies:

• A)social learning
• B)frustration-aggression
• C)the authoritarian personality
• D)unprejudiced discrimination

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