From a Social Cognitive Perspective, the First Step Toward Prejudice

question 5

Multiple Choice

From a social cognitive perspective, the first step toward prejudice is

• A) the categorization of people into groups.
• B) the preference we give to in-groups.
• C) our tendency to disparage out-groups.
• D) identification with similar others.

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Definitions:

Social Psychology

The scientific study of how individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others.

Cognitive Misers

A term that conveys the human tendency to avoid expending effort and cognitive resources when thinking and to prefer seizing on quick and easy answers to questions.

Mental Effort

The amount of cognitive resources required to perform a task or understand a concept.

Introspective

A reflective process where an individual examines their own thoughts, feelings, and motives.