The Two Tendencies on the Part of People That Usually

question 76

Multiple Choice

The two tendencies on the part of people that usually result in prejudice against the subordinate group are the tendencies to __________.

• A)be tentative and to be uneducated
• B)rationalize discrimination and to be ethnocentric
• C)hate and to be ignorant
• D)accumulate wealth and to deny wealth to others
• E)despise others and to do something about it

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Definitions:

Collective Representations

Concepts or symbols that are widely shared and recognized within a society, serving as a means of creating social cohesion or expressing shared values and beliefs.

Émile Durkheim

A foundational French sociologist known for his studies on social integration, collective conscience, and the role of rituals in societal cohesion.

Participant Observation

A qualitative research method where the researcher immerses themselves in a group or community to observe behaviors and interactions from within.

Covert Observation

Observational research in which the subject(s) are unaware that they are being observed, often used to gather more natural behavior data.