Asked by Tirumalesh Rasuri on May 06, 2024
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Which of the following statements is MOST accurate regarding the human tendencies for prejudice and stereotyping?
A) These tendencies are relatively new in human history (i.e., they did not exist in ancient cultures) .
B) These tendencies have only recently been seen as morally wrong (i.e., in modern Western culture) .
C) These tendencies are relatively new in human history and they have only recently been seen as morally wrong.
D) These tendencies are ancient and they have always been seen as morally wrong (i.e., the earliest written records view them as deplorable) .
Prejudice
Preconceived opinion or bias against an individual or group without sufficient knowledge, thought, or reason.
Stereotyping
The act of assigning identical characteristics to any person in a group regardless of the actual diversity among members of that group.
- Identify the effects of prejudice and discrimination on society and individuals.
Verified Answer
DM
Diana McdonaldMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Prejudice and stereotyping are not new phenomena; they have existed throughout human history. However, the moral perspectives on these tendencies have evolved over time, and it is in more recent history, particularly within modern Western culture, that they have been more widely recognized and condemned as morally wrong.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the effects of prejudice and discrimination on society and individuals.
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