Initially, Children Do Not Have a Frame of Reference from Which

question 47

Multiple Choice

Initially, children 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. According to symbolic interactionists, this exemplifies __________.

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

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Definitions:

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Case History

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Double-blind Study

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