Prejudices Act as Cognitive Filters Through Which People View the Social

question 101

Multiple Choice

Prejudices act as cognitive filters through which people view the social world. People tend to think of people as "familiar" or "foreign," or "good" or "bad." Their feelings and reactions toward others may be biased by these perceptions. This source of prejudice is referred to as _________.

• A)social learning
• B)social facilitation
• C)information processing
• D)deindividuation

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Value Orientations

Pertains to the principles and beliefs that influence an individual's behavior and choices, shaping their perspective on life.

Western European Nations

Countries located in the western part of Europe, often characterized by shared historical and cultural traits.

Eastern European Nations

Countries located in the eastern part of the European continent, which may include nations like Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, and others, depending on the context used.

Oceanic Nations

Refers to countries primarily located in the Pacific Ocean, which may share certain cultural, historical, and geopolitical characteristics or challenges.