How Do Strongly Prejudiced People End Up That Way

question 89

Multiple Choice

How do strongly prejudiced people end up that way?

• A)Some people seem to just naturally have negative feelings about others who are not like them.
• B)Children are rarely prejudiced until they enter school and are influenced into prejudice by their peers.
• C)Socialization into prejudiced attitudes occurs in the family,as well as through the media and peers.
• D)Deviant individuals are more likely to be prejudiced than conforming individuals.

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nerves

Nerves that control involuntary functions in the body, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Peripheral Nervous System

That part of the nervous system that lies outside the brain and spinal cord, which includes the nerves that extend to the limbs, organs, and the body's periphery.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending out information throughout the body.

Endocrine System

A system of glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream, regulating processes such as growth, metabolism, and mood.