Regarding Prejudice and Direct Experiences, Which of the Following Statements

question 142

Multiple Choice

Regarding prejudice and direct experiences, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Having negative experiences with members of a particular ethnic group can lead to prejudice.
• B)Prejudices that result from direct experiences are called group prejudices.
• C)Prejudices related to direct experiences are often difficult to reverse.
• D)Subtle influences, such as parents' attitudes, the depiction of people in books and on TV, and exposure to children of other races can have an impact on one becoming prejudiced.

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