As Devine and Colleagues Have Shown, Stereotypes

question 16

Multiple Choice

As Devine and colleagues have shown, stereotypes

• A)necessarily lead to discrimination.
• B)lead to prejudice, but do not always lead to discrimination.
• C)can be reduced over time.
• D)that are positive can be reduced, but those that are negative cannot.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A learning process in psychology where behaviors are influenced by the consequences that follow them, such as rewards or punishments.

Social Order

The set of rules, norms, and structures that govern societies, enabling individuals to live together in harmony and security.

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Erikson

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