Which of the Following Statements Regarding Prejudice Is FALSE

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding prejudice is FALSE?

• A)Social psychologists have found a disparity between what people say about their racial attitudes and their response to racial cues.
• B)Prejudice and discrimination usually increase during times of high unemployment.
• C)Prejudice consists of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral components.
• D)Stereotypes and prejudice are equally likely to be negative or positive.
• E)Prejudice is acquired in the same way that other attitudes are learned.

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