What Theory Explains Why Making Discrimination Illegal Would Reduce Prejudice

question 91

Multiple Choice

What theory explains why making discrimination illegal would reduce prejudice at the individual level?

• A)self-perception theory
• B)social exchange theory
• C)social identity theory
• D)social learning theory
• E)status characteristics theory

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Definitions:

Amygdala

A region of the brain within the temporal lobe, associated with experiencing emotions, particularly fear and aggression.

Brain

The organ located in the skull responsible for central nervous system functions, including thought, emotion, and sensory processing.

External Attributions

The process of explaining someone's behavior by attributing it to situational factors outside the individual.

Rational Judgments

Decisions or opinions formed based on logic, reason, and factual analysis rather than emotions or intuition.