When a Prejudiced Person Agrees That a Particular Ethnic Group

question 14

Multiple Choice

When a prejudiced person agrees that a particular ethnic group is both "ignorant" and "sly" and that they are both "pushy" and "standoffish," the person's agreement with these conflicting statements illustrates that the stereotypes of prejudiced persons tend to be

• A) unusually irrational.
• B) unconscious.
• C) realistic and balanced.
• D) mutually interdependent.

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Definitions:

Skin Colour

Skin colour refers to the pigmentation of an individual's skin which is primarily determined by genetic inheritance and exposure to sunlight.

Phenotypic Similarity

The degree to which two or more organisms resemble each other in their observable characteristics, due to genetic or environmental influences.

Monozygotic Twins

Twins who are genetically identical as they are formed from one fertilized egg that splits and develops into two embryos.

Natural Selection

A fundamental mechanism of evolution, whereby individuals with characteristics suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.