The Following Is Not True About Prejudice

question 33

Multiple Choice

The following is not true about prejudice:  

• A)Prejudice is a preconceived notion or opinion about someone. 
• B)Prejudice is a defense mechanism, protecting individuals from facing undesirable aspects of themselves by projecting them onto others. 
• C)Prejudice is the same as discrimination. 
• D)At the root of prejudice is fear of those who are different, low self-esteem, ignorance, and feelings of inferiority.

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Definitions:

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