Asked by Marco Castillo on Jun 24, 2024
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Implicit prejudice occurs when:
A) people consciously hold negative attitudes associated with an outgroup.
B) people unconsciously hold negative attitudes associated with an outgroup.
C) conscious attitudes are activated.
D) members of one group deliberately discriminate against members of another group.
Implicit Prejudice
Negative attitudes or affective reactions associated with an outgroup, for which the individual has little or no conscious awareness and which can be automatically activated in intergroup encounters.
Unconsciously
The process of thoughts, feelings, or behaviors occurring without conscious awareness or intention by the individual.
Negative Attitudes
Refers to an unfavorable evaluative stance toward a person, group, concept, or object, often based on prejudgment or negative beliefs.
- Understand the influence of subconscious biases and the triggering of stereotypes in molding perceptions and behaviors towards external groups.
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Michael SmithJun 25, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Implicit prejudice refers to negative attitudes or stereotypes that individuals may hold unconsciously, without being aware of their own bias. This can be measured through various methods such as the Implicit Association Test (IAT).
Learning Objectives
- Understand the influence of subconscious biases and the triggering of stereotypes in molding perceptions and behaviors towards external groups.