The Idea That Prejudice and Discrimination Form a Vicious Circle

question 18

Multiple Choice

The idea that prejudice and discrimination form a vicious circle means that

• A)prejudice is more common than actual discrimination.
• B)it is easy to prove that most stereotypes are wrong.
• C)most people do not act on their prejudices.
• D)prejudice and discrimination reinforce each other.

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