Asked by Alexandria Lewis on May 05, 2024

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In the context of sources of prejudice, when people view those who belong to their own groups more favorably than those who do not, they are involved in _________.

A) social learning
B) social facilitation
C) social categorization
D) social conflict

Social Categorization

The cognitive process of classifying people into groups based on shared characteristics.

Own Groups

The social groups to which an individual feels they belong, often leading to favoritism toward group members and bias against outsiders.

Social Learning

A theory positing that people learn from one another, via observation, imitation, and modeling.

  • Recognize the reasons and impacts of prejudice and discrimination.
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Percy MushambiMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
This describes social categorization, where people categorize others into groups and tend to favor their own group over others. Social learning refers to how people learn attitudes and behaviors through observation and imitation of others. Social facilitation refers to the tendency for people to perform better in the presence of others. Social conflict refers to the struggle for power and resources between groups.